Gelling Properties of Whey Proteins After Enzymic Fat Hydrolysis

ABSTRACT: The effect of residual fat hydrolysis upon the gelation of whey protein concentrate (WPC) was studied. Gelling properties of a commercial WPC and lipase-treated WPC were evaluated on the basis of least concentration endpoint gelation, penetration test, texture profile analysis and water-holding capacity. Heat treatment of lipase-treated WPC led to gels with the highest hardness, springiness, cohesiveness and water retention. Such transformed WPC could be advantageously used to help improve texture in formulated meat, bakery, and confectionery products.     

κ -Carrageenan—Protein Interactions: Effect of Proteins on Polysaccharide Gelling and Textural Properties

Gelation and melting processes of kappa-carrageenan (κ-C) in the presence of beta-lactoglobulin (β-lg), native and denatured soy protein (NSP and DSP) isolates were investigated by dynamic rheological techniques, apparent viscosity measurements and DSC. In the presence of proteins, large increases in gelation temperatures and storage moduli of the mixed gels compared to single κ-C gel were observed. Differences between the proteins in the first steps of the gelation process were revealed by apparent viscosity measurements. Although little changes in melting temperatures were observed in the presence of proteins by dynamic rheology, the DSC analysis showed a large increase in these temperatures. Synergistic effects were also observed on textural properties and water absorption of the gels. The addition of proteins increased gel hardness, cohesiveness, gumminess, springiness and reduced syneresis. These results might be due to excluded volume effects that increased the effective concentration of the hydrocolloid and electrostatic interactions between both biopolymers in solution. The different behaviours observed with the three proteins would be related to their water absorption capacity, molecular size, flexibility and superficial charge under the experimental conditions described.     

Effects of various whey proteins on the physicochemical and textural properties of set type nonfat yoghurt

In this study, the changes during storage in the physicochemical, textural and sensory properties of nonfat yoghurts fortified with whey proteins, namely whey protein concentrates (WPC), whey protein isolates and whey protein hydrolysates, were investigated. Enrichment of nonfat yoghurt with the whey protein additives (1% w/v) had a noticeable effect on pH, titratable acidity, syneresis, water‐holding capacity, protein contents and colour values on the 14th day of storage (P < 0.01). The addition of whey proteins to the yoghurt milk led to increases in the hardness, cohesiveness and elasticity values, resulting in improved textural properties. The addition of WPC improved the texture of set‐type nonfat yoghurt with greater sizes in the gel network as well as lower syneresis and higher water holding capacity. This study suggests that the addition of whey protein additives used for fortification of yoghurt gave the best textural and sensory properties that were maintained constant during the shelf life.     

Relationships Between Selected Properties of Seeds,Flours, and Starches from Different Chickpea Cultivars

ABSTRACT

Five desi (PBG-1, PDG-4, PDG-3, GL-769, and GPF-2) and one kabuli type (L-550) chickpea cultivars were evaluated for their seed mass, volume, hydration capacity, swelling capacity, cooking time, and instrumental textural properties (hardness, cohesiveness, gumminess, and chewiness). Flour was prepared from these chickpea cultivars and various physicochemical and functional properties were determined. The pasting (pasting temperature, peak viscosity, breakdown, and final viscosity) and gelatinization (T _o, T _p, T _c, and ΔH _gel) properties of these flours were measured using Rapid Visco Analyzer (RVA) and Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), respectively. Starch was also isolated from chickpea cultivars and evaluated for amylose content, swelling power, solubility, and syneresis values. Physicochemical, cooking, and instrumental textural properties of seeds of different chickpea cultivars were related to physicochemical, gelatinization, and pasting properties of their flours and physicochemical properties of their starches. Selected properties of chickpea seeds were significantly correlated with the properties of their starches and flours. Hardness value of soaked chickpea seeds was positively correlated to cooking time, seed mass, seed volume, hydration, and swelling capacity (p < 0.01). Water solubility index (WSI) of chickpea flours was positively correlated to seed mass, volume, hydration capacity, and hardness value (p < 0.05). Selected instrumental textural parameters of seeds had positive correlation with ΔH _gel of flours (p < 0.01). Peak viscosity of flours showed positive correlation to breakdown, final viscosity, bulk density, and negative correlation to cohesiveness of soaked seeds (p < 0.01). Final viscosity showed negative correlation to bulk density and water absorption index (WAI) (p < 0.01) of flours.     

Physicochemical,textural and sensory properties of white soft cheese made from buffalo and cow milk mixtures

The physicochemical, textural and sensory properties of white soft cheeses made from three different buffalo and cow milk mixtures (100:0, 70:30 and 30:70) during 3‐month storage were studied. The increase in buffalo milk concentration resulted in increasing total cheese yield, dry matter (DM) and fat retention and fat in DM content. However, it caused reductions in moisture content, salt intake, hardness, chewiness, elasticity, sensory hardness and sensory cohesiveness of the samples. The percentage of water‐soluble nitrogen to total nitrogen increased during storage resulting in decreased fracturability, hardness (textural and sensory), cohesiveness (textural and sensory), springiness, chewiness and elasticity. The panellists evaluated the white soft cheese made with buffalo milk as the most acceptable.     

Physicochemical,cooking and textural characteristics of some Indian black gram (Phaseolus mungo L) varieties

Physicochemical, cooking and textural properties of black gram varieties were studied and related to each other using Pearson correlation. Different varieties showed significant variation in their physicochemical, cooking and textural properties. Varieties having higher seed weight and seed volume had higher values of cooking time, swelling capacity, hydration capacity and hardness. The relationships between textural parameters of cooked grains from different black gram varieties showed a significant positive correlation of hardness with cohesiveness (r = 0.472), gumminess (r = 0.938) and chewiness (r = 0.859). Swelling index, cohesiveness and gumminess of black gram varieties were observed to be related to their fibre content. Swelling capacity and swelling index correlated well with cooking time, hardness and gumminess. Cooking time had a positive correlation with hardness (p < 0.05) and gumminess (p < 0.05) and a negative correlation with springiness. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry     

Use of microbial transglutaminase and nonmeat proteins to improve functional properties of low NaCl, phosphate-free patties made from channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) belly flap meat

ABSTRACT:  This study was aimed at developing value-added low sodium chloride (NaCl), phosphate-free restructured patties using minced channel catfish ( Ictalurus punctatus ) belly flap meat. The effect of microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) and nonmeat proteins (isolated soy protein, ISP, and whey protein concentrate, WPC; 1.7%, respectively) alone and in combination were evaluated to improve cooking yield and textural properties in patties with reduced NaCl and no phosphate. The concentration effect of MTGase (0.05% to 0.7%) was also studied. The addition of MTGase increased textural properties such as binding strength, hardness, cohesiveness, chewiness, and springiness, but decreased cooking yield of the patties ( P < 0.05). Isolated soy protein increased cooking yield ( P < 0.05), but did not affect textural properties. Inclusion of WPC did not increase cooking yield or impact textural properties of patties. The combination of MTGase and ISP significantly increased both the cooking yield and textural properties of patties. As the concentration of MTGase increased at constant ISP, the textural properties of cooked patties significantly increased, but cooking yield decreased ( P < 0.05). In conclusion, we suggest that the combination of 0.05% to 0.1% of MTGase with 1.7% ISP is optimal for development of a low NaCl, phosphate-free patty using minced catfish belly flap meat.     

Technological and functional properties of reduced-salt pork batter incorporated with soy protein isolate after pressure treatment

To investigate the effects of different pressures (0.1–400 MPa), the techno-functional properties, water distribution and mobility of reduced-salt pork batters (1% NaCl) supplemented with soy protein isolate (SPI, 2%) were examined. Compared with the batters treated at 0.1 MPa, those treated at 100–300 MPa showed significantly increased the cooking yield, hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, chewiness, and G′ values of gel and reduced the initial relaxation times of T_2b, T₂₁ and T₂₂, as observed from the results of low-field NMR. Among all samples, those treated at 200 and 300 MPa had the highest L^* value, cooking yield, hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, chewiness and G′ value of gel, with the largest peak ratio of P₂₁ and the smallest peak ratio of P₂₂. Overall, treatments at 200 and 300 MPa improved the gel properties and lowered the water mobility of reduced-salt pork batters supplemented with SPI.     

Characterisation of starches separated from sorghum cultivars grown in India

Starches from 15 Indian sorghum cultivars were separated and evaluated for physicochemical, morphological, thermal, retrogradation, pasting and textural properties. The morphological characterisation revealed the presence of irregular-polyhedral as well as spherical shaped granules. A wide variation in amylose content ranging from 11.2% to 28.5% was observed. Thermal, retrogradation, pasting and textural characteristics also showed significant differences amongst all the starch cultivars. Principal component analysis was carried out to extract five principal components that could explain 75% of the total variance. The first two principal components PC1 (T_o, T_p, T_c and ΔH_gel) and PC2 (amylose content, range of gelatinisation, PHI and pasting and textural properties) could explain a cumulative variance of 44%, indicating the importance of amylose, thermal and textural properties on the sorghum starch functionality.     

Effects of high pressure level and holding time on properties of duck muscle gels containing 1% curdlan

The effect of high pressure processing (HPP) on properties of duck muscle gels (DMG) containing 1% curdlan was investigated. The application of > 300 MPa could result in the decrease of cooking loss of DMG in water binding capacity, the increase of L value and the decrease of a value and b value in color, the increase of hardness, springiness, cohesiveness and chewiness in textural parameters (P < 0.05), while the pressure-holding time had no obvious influence. Those experimental results could be attributed to the interactions among protein molecules and the interactions between protein molecules and curdlan molecules created or enhanced by HPP. Overall, the use of curdlan instead of fat and the application of HPP may provide a novel approach to achieve low-fat (< 6% fat) and low-salt (1% salt) DMG products with good properties and high yields.

Industrial relevance

To provide healthier meat foods like low-fat (< 6% fat) and low-salt (about 1% salt) duck meat products, the application of HPP might be of great interest for industrial manufacture and can yield the products bearing high water binding capacity and good textural properties.     

Pasting behaviour, textural properties and freeze-thaw stability of wheat flour-crude malva nut (Scaphium scaphigerum) gum system

The effect of replacement of crude malva nut gum (CMG) at 0%, 2.5%, 5%, 7.5% and 10% w/w on pasting behaviour, textural properties and freeze-thaw stability of wheat flour was investigated. Replacement of wheat flour by CMG significantly elevated (p < 0.05) the peak viscosity (128-669 RVU), hot paste viscosity (77-363 RVU), breakdown (51-306 RVU) and final viscosity (157-557 RVU) of wheat flour pastes. Pasting temperature (59-85 °C) of the flour decreased with increasing CMG content. The textural parameters including hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, gumminess and chewiness of the mix gels decreased with higher level of CMG. Freeze-thaw stability measurement revealed that wheat gel mixtures containing higher level (7.5% and 10%) of CMG decreased syneresis more than 80% after 3 freeze-thaw cycles, when compared to non-CMG sample. The rate of syneresis depended on CMG concentration and number of freeze-thaw cycles. The results demonstrated that higher viscosity, softer texture and lower syneresis of wheat gel could be attained using CMG.     

Novel approach for the development of dietary fibre-anthocyanin enriched functional bread from culinary banana bract

Dietary fibre (DF)-anthocyanin formulation was incorporated in bread to develop anthocyanin rich DF powder (ARDFP) fortified bread. Prior to incorporation of DF-anthocyanin formulation in bread preparation, the cytotoxicity of DF and anthocyanin extracts was assessed. The effect of incorporation of different level of ARDFP with moisture on bread quality characteristics such as specific volume, textural, colour, sensory properties and starch digestibility was studied. The results revealed that extracted DF and anthocyanin of culinary banana bracts were nontoxic towards peripheral blood mononuclear cell and cytotoxic towards HT29 cancerous cell line. Incorporation of 2% ARDFP with 68% moisture was rated as best with higher specific volume (5.50 cm³ g⁻¹), improved textural properties (high springiness and cohesiveness), anthocyanin content (9.08 mg per 100 g), colour characteristics and sensory acceptability next to control. The in vitro digestibility study suggested increased incorporation of ARDFP in bread flour reduced the rate of starch digestibility (0.0035 min⁻¹).     

Gelation of Commercial Whey Protein Concentrates: Effect of Removal of Low-Molecular-Weight Components

Low-molecular-weight solutes were removed from reconstituted, commercial whey protein concentrate (WPC) and isolate (WPI) by centrifugal gel filtration. Effects on gelation properties were investigated as a function of pH, protein concentration, and mineral ion addition by least concentration endpoint (LCE) and uniaxial compression testing. Partial removal of low-molecular-weight solutes had little effect on WPC and WPI gelation. Lowest LCE values were obtained at pH 6, 0.2M ion addition, and with KC1 and CaCl₂ addition. Highest gel firmness (shear stress and strain) values were at pH 6 and 7.5, and at 0.1M ion addition. WPI functioned better than WPC by both test procedures.     

Effect of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose,whey protein concentrate and soy protein isolate enrichment on characteristics of gluten‐free rice dough and bread

Due to a lack of gluten, rice dough needed some additives to improve its properties. This study aimed to investigate effect of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), whey protein concentrate (WPC) and soy protein isolate (SPI) on rice dough and bread. HPMC increased water absorption of the rice dough (P ≤ 0.05). Adding SPI (2–4 g per 100 g flour) together with HPMC tended to increase stability time and reduce tolerance index. During fermentation, HPMC increased maximum dough height, while SPI increased final dough height (P ≤ 0.05). All addition improved tan δ (G″/G′) to be comparable to the wheat dough, but it could not improve gas production and retention. Therefore, specific volume, springiness, cohesiveness and chewiness of rice bread were lower than those of wheat bread (P ≤ 0.05). Percentage of small pores in rice bread was reduced to be comparable to wheat bread, by adding WPC. All addition could improve porosity of the rice bread.     

Rheological and Textural Characteristics of Date Paste

The rheological properties of two commercial date pastes were investigated in the temperature range of 20–70°C. From typical flow behavior curves, it was observed that date pastes exhibited pseudoplastic behavior. The shear stress-shear rate data were fitted using six common rheological models. The Casson model best described the experimental data at all temperatures. The Arrhenius model described successfully the temperature dependence of apparent viscosity of date pastes (R² > 0.99) with an E_a value in the range of 25,392.6–25,485.7 kJ/kmol. The textural attributes measured were: hardness, springiness, gumminess, cohesiveness, chewiness, and adhesiveness for the texture profile analysis test, and firmness, adhesive force, mean load, and total positive area for the Ottawa test. There was a significant difference in textural attributes between two varieties of date paste studied. Texture profile analysis results showed that all parameters obtained for black date pastes were higher than golden date pastes except for springiness and cohesiveness. However, the Ottawa results showed that golden date pastes were firmer and less adhesive than black date pastes.     

pH值、NaCl浓度和加热温度对猪肉匀浆物凝胶质构特性的影响

采用二次通用旋转试验设计,研究了pH值、NaCl浓度和加热温度对猪后腿肉匀浆物热诱导凝胶质构特性的影响。结果表明:不同处理条件对凝胶质构特性的影响存在差异。不同加热温度下,pH值和NaCl浓度对凝胶硬度、弹性、内聚性、胶粘性和咀嚼性影响的总体趋势一致且两者存在明显的交互作用。pH值较低时,随着NaCl浓度的增加,凝胶的硬度、弹性、内聚性、胶粘性和咀嚼性均增大;pH值较高时,NaCl浓度对凝胶硬度、弹性和胶粘性影响较小,内聚性随着NaCl浓度增加而降低。同时,随着加热温度的升高,凝胶的硬度和胶粘性增大,内聚性和咀嚼性减小,而凝胶弹性变化较小。     

Evaluation of structural changes in raw and heated meat batters prepared with different lipids using Raman spectroscopy

Structural changes, textural properties, water- and fat-binding properties and their relationships in meat batters prepared with different lipids and with heating were studied by Raman spectroscopy. Results revealed that the meat batters prepared with soybean oil (SO) showed the lowest fluid losses, greatest (P < 0.05) hardness, springiness, cohesiveness, chewiness, resilience values compared with batters prepared with pork fat (PF) or butter (DB). There was a significant decrease (P < 0.05) in α-helix content accompanied by a significant increase (P < 0.05) in β-sheet structure after heating in PF and SO samples, but no significant (P > 0.05) difference was found in DB batters. A positive significant (P < 0.05) correlation between β-sheet structure and textural properties was found in heated samples. Further, there was a significant positive (P < 0.05) correlation between α-helical structure and total expressible fluid and a significant negative (P < 0.05) correlation between β-sheet structure and total expressible fluid. Results suggest that different lipid additions and thermal treatments induced different changes in meat proteins structural, expressible fluid, and textural properties of meat batters.     

Effects of high-pressure-modified soy 11S globulin on the gel properties and water-holding capacity of pork batter

The effects of high-pressure-modified soy 11S globulin (0.1, 200, and 400 MPa) on the gel properties, water-holding capacity, and water mobility of pork batter were investigated. The high-pressure-modified soy 11S globulin significantly increased (P < 0.05) the emulsion stability, cooking yield, hardness, springiness, chewiness, resilience, cohesiveness, the a^* and b^* values, and the G′ and G′′ values of pork batter at 80 °C, compared with those of 0.1 MPa-modified globulin. In contrast, the centrifugal loss and initial relaxation time of T_2b, T₂₁, and T₂₂ significantly decreased (P < 0.05). Meanwhile, the microstructure was denser, and the voids were smaller and more uniform compared with those of 0.1 MPa-modified globulin. In addition, the sample with 11S globulin modified at 400 MPa had the best water-holding capacity, gel structure, and gel properties among the samples. Overall, the use of high-pressure-modified soy 11S globulin improved the gel properties and water-holding capacity of pork batter, especially under 400 MPa.     

The effect of freeze–thaw cycles on microstructure and physicochemical properties of four starch gels

The effect of repeated freeze–thaw (FT) cycles (up to seven) on microstructure, thermal and textural properties of four starch gels from various botanical origins (gingko, Chinese water chestnut, potato and rice) was investigated and compared by scanning electronic microscope, differential scanning calorimetry and texture analyzer. The chemical composition and molecular structure of four starches were also examined. The Chinese water chestnut, potato and rice starch gels formed a honey-comb structure after 7 FT cycles, while gingko starch gel exhibited lamellar structure. The 7 FT cycles decreased the transition temperatures and enthalpies of four starches in comparison with each native starch, and the retrogradation percentage followed the order: rice > gingko > Chinese water chestnut > potato. The 7 FT cycles increased the hardness of all the evaluated starch gels and decreased springiness and cohesiveness. Results showed that the molecular structure of starches caused notable differences to the microstructure and textural properties of starch gels. The higher amount of longer branch chain (degree of polymerization (DP) > 18) might benefit the formation of the lamellar structure of gingko starch. The percentage of branch chains (DP 18–23) was negatively related with the springiness and cohesiveness of native starch gels, while the percentage of medium chains (DP 12–17) was positively related to the springiness of starch gels after 7 FT cycles.     

Impact of phase separation of whey proteins/hydroxypropylmethylcellulose mixtures on gelation dynamics and gels properties

This work constitutes a study of the impact of phase separation behaviour on the gels properties of a low viscosity hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and whey protein concentrate (WPC) mixed system. The phase separation was characterized by drawing the limit of thermodynamic compatibility, i.e. binodal curve, at pH 6.5 and room temperature (25 °C). Gelling properties were studied under thermodynamic compatibility (WPC 12% (w/w)/E50LV 0.25% (w/w) mixed system) and incompatibility conditions (WPC 12% (w/w)/E50LV 4% (w/w) and WPC 20% (w/w)/E50LV 4% (w/w) mixed systems)Under thermodynamic compatibility the WPC/E50LV mixed system shows gelling parameters similar to WPC. Confocal scanning laser microscopy (CSLM) micrographs showed a regular pattern of microdomains of proteins imbibed into E50LV matrix.Confocal microscopy of WPC/E50LV mixture under thermodynamic incompatibility offered details about the constitution of continuous and non-continuous phase and characteristics of non-continuous phase domains. Related to gelling parameters, the solid character upon heating was reinforced in mixed systems since they reflected the concentrating effect arising from phase separation. On the other hand, the solid character of gels upon cooling correlated with the component constituting the continuous phase, and the gelation temperature was similar to polysaccharide-rich phase predicted gelation temperature.Regarding to textural properties, the presence of the polysaccharide diminished the hardness of the mixed gels inducing less resistance to small and large deformation. WPC 20% (w/w)/E50LV 4% (w/w) mixed gel presented an interesting particulated macrostructure. This result would find application in food design and technology if the E50LV concentration is chosen to finely control the rate and extent of WPC aggregation-gelation-particulation. These results could be used in microparticulation or microencapsulation application of whey proteins.