Amyloid fibrillation of different ratios of 7S/11S soy protein: comparison of fibril structural characteristics and analysis of the potential for preparing high-internal-phase emulsions
Tianlu Han , Lidan Qiu , Qinlin Hu , Ruqi Guo , Ying Zhu , Yuyang Huang , LinLin Liu , Ying Wang , Xiuqing Zhu
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Abstract
Amyloid fibrils from soybean 7S and 11S proteins can improve emulsion stability by creating a bridge-like structure at the oil-water interface. To clarify the structural features and potential for stabilising high-internal-phase emulsions of 7S/11S protein amyloid fibrils in varying proportions, more investigation is necessary. This study examined the properties of various emulsion types with oil contents of 30 % and 85 %, as well as the characteristics of amyloid fibrils of different proportions of 7S/11S soybean protein (1:0, 0:1, 1:1, 2:1, and 1:2). The 7S/11S ratio of 2:1 had the highest fibrils β-sheet content (51.40 %), the highest ThT fluorescence intensity and the strongest fibrils-forming ability. After amyloid fibrillation treatment, emulsions made with different amounts of 7S/11S soy protein showed improved stability compared to the control group. Additionally, amyloid fibrils consisting of 85 % of oil emulsion had superior characteristics than those of 30 %. The emulsion's EAI and ESI initially increased and subsequently decreased as 7S percentage increased. When the 7S/11S soybean protein ratio was 2:1, the emulsion had the highest viscoelasticity, EAI (89.72 m2/g) and ESI (78.96 min) were the highest, and the smallest particle size (90.9 nm) and lowest TSI values, indicating that the 7S/11S soybean protein amyloid fibrils have excellent potential for preparing high-internal-phase emulsion. This study offers a theoretical foundation for employing soy protein in high internal phase emulsions and for comprehending the structure of the various 7S and 11S protein components from soy amyloid fibrils.
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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.