Stability and functionality of bovine lactoferrin powder after 9 years of storage

IF 6.2 2区农林科学 Q1 FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Current Research in Food Science Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.crfs.2025.101036

Yin Hu , Shubo Luo , Yuhong Jiang , Jie Lin , Baoguo Xu , Zhi-Hong Zhang , Benu Adhikari , Tiantian Xu , Bo Wang

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Abstract

Bovine lactoferrin (bLF) is a multifunctional protein widely used in food industries. Most bLF products are delivered in a powder form; however, their stability remains unclear. Herein, freeze-dried bLF powders were stored at 4 °C and 40 % relative humidity (RH) for 9 years since 2016. After the long-term storage, their functional properties, including antibacterial ability, antioxidant ability and iron-binding ability, were determined and compared with those of eight commercial LF powders. The bLF powder stored for 9 years demonstrated comparable physicochemical and functional properties with those of commercial LF powders (e.g. >93 % water solubility, >100 mg/100 g iron-binding ability, and >1.7 logCFU/mL bacterial growth reduction against Salmonella enteritidis). The haemolysis test indicated that the bLF stored for 9 years exhibited good biocompatibility at a concentration of <5 mg/mL. Therefore, bLF powders can be stored for extremely long periods (>9 years) with minimal side effects. These findings can expand the utilisation of lactoferrin to many specific cases such as voyage and aerospace foods.

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Current Research in Food Science Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Food Science

CiteScore

7.40

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3.20%

发文量

232

审稿时长

84 days

期刊介绍： Current Research in Food Science is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the breadth of knowledge in the field of food science. It serves as a platform for publishing original research articles and short communications that encompass a wide array of topics, including food chemistry, physics, microbiology, nutrition, nutraceuticals, process and package engineering, materials science, food sustainability, and food security. By covering these diverse areas, the journal aims to provide a comprehensive source of the latest scientific findings and technological advancements that are shaping the future of the food industry. The journal's scope is designed to address the multidisciplinary nature of food science, reflecting its commitment to promoting innovation and ensuring the safety and quality of the food supply.