Yongxin Liu , Xinyi Li , Liya Chen , Fan Feng , Chang Sun , Yingchao Xu , Xinyu Sun , Man Li , Qingjie Sun , Xingfeng Xu , Fengwei Xie , Yanfei Wang
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Curdlan modulates potato starch gelatinization and gelation: Mechanisms of interaction, structural enhancement, and texture improvement in hydrogel foods
To address the poor processability and undesirable texture of low-concentration potato starch (PS) gels, we hypothesized that curdlan (CD) modulates these limitations through competitive water absorption and intermolecular interactions. This study systematically investigated PS/CD blend systems (5 wt%, ratios 100:0–70:30) using rapid visco analysis (RVA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), rheology, small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR), and texture profiling. During heating, CD competed with PS for water, delaying gelatinization (Tc ↑4.02 ± 0.63 °C), reducing viscosity (peak viscosity ↓31.3 % at 95:5), and lowering gelatinization enthalpy (ΔH ↓37.8 %) by restricting amorphous hydration and facilitating crystalline domain disintegration. CD simultaneously attenuated shear-thinning behavior (n ↑38 %), enhancing processability. During cooling, CD accelerated network formation via hydrophobic associations and hydrogen bonding, increasing gel elasticity (G′ ↑336 % at 25 °C and 70:30) and fractal dimension (D ↑4.3 %). Optimal CD addition (95:5) yielded a denser dual-network structure with 50 % smaller pores and superior textural properties (hardness ↑21 %, chewiness ↑83 %). However, excessive CD (>20 %) inhibited network integrity due to increased molecular spacing. These findings demonstrate CD's dual role in inhibiting gelatinization yet accelerating gelation, providing a practical strategy to tailor the processability and texture of high-quality PS-based foods.
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.