From theoretical aspects to practical food Pickering emulsions: Formation, stabilization, and complexities linked to the use of colloidal food particles
Karin Schroën , Xuefeng Shen , Fathinah Islami Hasyyati , Siddharth Deshpande , Jasper van der Gucht
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Abstract
We noticed that in literature, the term Pickering emulsion (PE) is used as soon as ingredients contain particles, and in this review, we ask ourselves if that is done rightfully so. The basic behavior taking place in particle-stabilized emulsions leads to the conclusion that the desorption energy of particles is generally high making particles highly suited to physically stabilize emulsions. Exceptions are particles with extreme contact angles or systems with very low interfacial tension.
Particles used in food and biobased applications are soft, can deform when adsorbed, and most probably have molecules extending into both phases thus increasing desorption energy. Besides, surface-active components will be present either in the ingredients or generated by the emulsification process used, which will reduce the energy of desorption, either by reduced interfacial tension, or changes in the contact angle. In this paper, we describe the relative relevance of these aspects, and how to distinguish them in practice.
Practical food emulsions may derive part of their stability from the presence of particles, but most likely have mixed interfaces, and are thus not PEs. Especially when small particles are used to stabilize (sub)micrometer droplets, emulsions may become unstable upon receiving a heat treatment. Stability can be enhanced by connecting the particles or creating network that spans the product, albeit this goes beyond classical Pickering stabilization. Through the architecture of PEs, special functionalities can be created, such as reduction of lipid oxidation, and controlled release features.
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"Advances in Colloid and Interface Science" is an international journal that focuses on experimental and theoretical developments in interfacial and colloidal phenomena. The journal covers a wide range of disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, and technology.
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