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Abstract
In the present study, we investigated for the first time the effects of different concentration ranges (0–2 %, w/w) of CaCl2 and NaCl on the microstructure, physicochemical properties and digestibility of rice starch-chickpea protein hydrolysate (RS-CPH) complexes. The results showed that CaCl2 (0–1.5 %, w/w) and NaCl (0–1 %, w/w) enhanced the hydrogen bonding interactions between RS and CPH. The CLSM images visualized that the addition of salt resulted in a more uniform distribution of CPH in the RS matrix. However, the XRD results showed a decrease in the diffraction intensity of the complexes, implying an increase in the amorphous region of the complexes. In addition, 1.5 % (w/w) CaCl2 and 1 % (w/w) NaCl reduced the rapidly digestible starch content of the complexes to 36.63 % and 37.20 %, respectively. These results highlight the innovative application of salt modulation in the RS-CPH system and offer a theoretical foundation for developing functional foods with controlled starch digestibility.
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Food Chemistry: X, one of three Open Access companion journals to Food Chemistry, follows the same aims, scope, and peer-review process. It focuses on papers advancing food and biochemistry or analytical methods, prioritizing research novelty. Manuscript evaluation considers novelty, scientific rigor, field advancement, and reader interest. Excluded are studies on food molecular sciences or disease cure/prevention. Topics include food component chemistry, bioactives, processing effects, additives, contaminants, and analytical methods. The journal welcome Analytical Papers addressing food microbiology, sensory aspects, and more, emphasizing new methods with robust validation and applicability to diverse foods or regions.