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Abstract
Sesame seed protein isolate (SSPI) and hydrolysate (SSPH) were encapsulated in microhydrogels made of gelatin (GL) and whey protein isolate (WPI) at varying concentrations. The study assessed encapsulation efficiency (EE), swelling degree (SW), and antioxidant activity. The best microhydrogel, with the highest EE (84.20 % ± 0.24 %, significantly higher than other treatments, P < 0.05), SW (31.67 % ± 0.16 %, P < 0.05), and radical scavenging activities (DPPH: 83.28 %, ABTS: 85.73 %), was formed with 3 % GL, 5 % WPI, and SSPH (100 μg/mL), designated as T8. This formulation showed superior antioxidant properties compared to SSPI. T8 had a particle size of 1094 nm, a surface charge of −40.5 mV, and a denaturation temperature of 91.52 °C. Its controlled release of SSPH in stomach and intestine conditions (35.34 % and 59.19 %, respectively) suggested protective effects. T8 was incorporated into soy milk with probiotic L. rhamnosus, improving acidity, viscosity, and sensory properties, while reducing syneresis and pathogen bacteria counts.
期刊介绍:
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.