Interaction mechanisms of κ-carrageenan, gum Arabic, xanthan gum, and sodium alginate with pork myofibrillar proteins: Impacts on heat-induced aggregation and in vitro digestive behaviors of proteins
Soeun Kim , Kyung Jo , Minkyung Woo , Seul-Ki-Chan Jeong , Hayeon Jeon , Yun-Sang Choi , Samooel Jung , Seonmin Lee
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Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the interaction mechanism between myofibrillar proteins (MPs) and polysaccharides as well as the digestive behavior of proteins. Myofibrillar protein extract (MPE) was mixed with four anionic polysaccharides (κ-carrageenan, CAR; gum Arabic, GA; xanthan gum, XT; sodium alginate, SA). MPE-XT and MPE-SA showed significantly reduced maximum tryptophan fluorescence intensity (FImax) compared to MPE (P < 0.05). MPE-CAR and MPE-GA showed reduced FImax and a red shift of the peak (P < 0.05) with increased surface hydrophobicity (P < 0.05). After heating of the MPEs, all coagulated MPs (MPCs) showed shear-thinning properties in the frequency sweep test. MPC-CAR and MPC-GA formed cohesive aggregates while MPC-XT and MPC-SA formed fluid-like structures with low complex viscosity. After in vitro digestion, the digesta of MPC (MPD)-CAR showed α-amino group content similar to that of MPD during both gastric and intestinal phases (P > 0.05), but the protein content of the <3 kDa fraction was lower (P < 0.05) with the presence of high molecular weight proteins in the electrophoretogram. MPD-GA released more α-amino groups after intestinal digestion than MPD (P < 0.05), but the protein content of the <3 kDa fraction was similar to that of MPD (P > 0.05). MPD-XT and MPD-SA showed higher α-amino group content than MPD in both gastric and intestinal phases (P < 0.05), with MPD-SA displaying a higher protein content of the <3 kDa fraction compared to MPD (P < 0.05). These findings suggest that differences in the interactions between polysaccharides and MPs alter protein structure and rheological properties, which in turn influence the in vitro protein digestion behavior.
期刊介绍:
Food Hydrocolloids publishes original and innovative research focused on the characterization, functional properties, and applications of hydrocolloid materials used in food products. These hydrocolloids, defined as polysaccharides and proteins of commercial importance, are added to control aspects such as texture, stability, rheology, and sensory properties. The research's primary emphasis should be on the hydrocolloids themselves, with thorough descriptions of their source, nature, and physicochemical characteristics. Manuscripts are expected to clearly outline specific aims and objectives, include a fundamental discussion of research findings at the molecular level, and address the significance of the results. Studies on hydrocolloids in complex formulations should concentrate on their overall properties and mechanisms of action, while simple formulation development studies may not be considered for publication.
The main areas of interest are:
-Chemical and physicochemical characterisation
Thermal properties including glass transitions and conformational changes-
Rheological properties including viscosity, viscoelastic properties and gelation behaviour-
The influence on organoleptic properties-
Interfacial properties including stabilisation of dispersions, emulsions and foams-
Film forming properties with application to edible films and active packaging-
Encapsulation and controlled release of active compounds-
The influence on health including their role as dietary fibre-
Manipulation of hydrocolloid structure and functionality through chemical, biochemical and physical processes-
New hydrocolloids and hydrocolloid sources of commercial potential.
The Journal also publishes Review articles that provide an overview of the latest developments in topics of specific interest to researchers in this field of activity.