Jinliang Zhang , Rui Zhang , Pengjie Wang , PengCheng Wen , Weibing Zhang , Siyuan Liu , Fazheng Ren
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Impact of chitosan on lipid digestion under simulated gastro-intestinal conditions
Previous studies demonstrated chitosan's ability to inhibit free fatty acid (FFA) release in emulsions, yet its structural impacts (molecular weight, MW; deacetylation degree, DD) on lipid digestion remained unclear. This study systematically evaluated chitosan variants (MW: 3.2–670 kDa; DD: 71.2–92.5 %) under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. The results revealed that all chitosan formulations suppressed corn oil digestion to varying degrees. Notably, high molecular weight chitosan (670 kDa) with elevated DD (90 %) exhibited the strongest inhibitory activity, reducing the FFA release rate by approximately 77 %. Mechanistically, this resulted from severe emulsion flocculation limiting enzyme access, coupled with enhanced bile salt adsorption (30 % binding) and lipolysis suppression (57 % inhibition). These findings highlight MW/DD as critical determinants of chitosan's lipid-modulating efficacy, offering a strategic basis for designing functional foods targeting controlled nutrient delivery or reduced caloric uptake.
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.