Cara.A. Luiten , Simon F.R. Hinkley , Nick R. Roskruge , Saii A. Semese , Anne-Louise M. Heath , Tracy L. Perry , Nancy J. Rehrer , Ian M. Sims
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Abstract
Taewa are varieties of potato introduced to New Zealand by European explorers in the late 18th century. The aim of this research was to extract and characterise cell wall polysaccharides from three varieties of taewa (Huakaroro, Tutaekuri, Moemoe) and compare their composition and structure with a modern potato variety (Agria). The yield of cell walls ranged from 22.8 mg to 42 mg per gram fresh weight potato and was higher for Tutaekuri than other taewa varieties and Agria. Cell walls of Tutaekuri also contained the highest amounts of galactose and the highest level of pectic polysaccharides compared with other varieties. Sequential fractionation of the cell walls gave two pectic polysaccharides fractions (imidazole + Na2CO3 and residue wash), and a hemicellulose fraction (4 M KOH). The residue wash fractions contained higher proportions of rhamnogalacturonan-I than the imidazole + Na2CO3 fraction. Constituent sugar and glycosyl linkage compositions indicated that there were differences in the detailed structural features of the pectic polysaccharides among the taewa varieties and Agria. The imidazole + Na2CO3 fraction from Moemoe had a lower rhamnogalacturonan-I/homogalacturonan ratio and a lower side-chain/rhamnose ratio than the other varieties. Glycosyl linkage analysis indicated that Moemoe had shorter galactan side-chains than the other varieties. Constituent sugar and glycosyl linkage analysis of the 4 M KOH fractions gave linkages that were typical of solanaceous xyloglucans. This knowledge provides added value to taewa suggesting that as well as their important role as a taonga species for Māori, they could contribute to human health outcomes.
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.