How drying methods can influence the characteristics of mucilage obtained from chia seed and psyllium husk / Como os métodos de secagem podem influenciar as características da mucilagem obtida de sementes de chia e casca de psyllium

ABSTRACT: The influence of drying methods (oven drying at 50 °C, and freeze drying) on the centesimal composition, functional characteristics and rheological properties of mucilage obtained from chia seed and psyllium husk were investigated. Results showed that high temperature of oven drying reduced fiber content, solubility, emulsion activity and emulsion stability of mucilage. All samples showed pseudo plastic behavior, with the best result produced by Heschel-Bulkley and Power Law models of chia and psyllium mucilage, respectively. These results will be helpful in selecting suitable drying methods depending on the functional and rheological properties desired of the chia and psyllium mucilage in a food product.

RESUMO: Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a influência dos métodos de secagem (secagem em estufa a 50 °C e liofilização) sobre a composição centesimal, características funcionais e propriedades reológicas da mucilagem obtida a partir de sementes de chia e casca de psyllium. Os resultados mostraram que a alta temperatura de secagem em estufa reduziu o teor de fibras, a solubilidade, a atividade da emulsão e a estabilidade da emulsão das mucilagens. Todas as amostras apresentaram comportamento pseudoplástico, com o melhor ajuste produzido pelos modelos Heschel-Bulkley e Power Law das mucilagens de chia e psyllium, respectivamente. Estes resultados serão úteis na seleção do método de secagem adequado, dependendo das propriedades funcionais e reológicas desejadas das mucilagens de chia e psyllium.

Stability and in vivo efficiency of natural cosmetic emulsion systems with the addition of vegetable oils

The aim of the paper is to test stability and biophysical properties of hydrophilic and lipophilic emulsions with selected vegetable seed oils: Limnanthes alba, Prunus amygdalus dulcis, Cannabis sativa, Rosa rubiginosa and Hellianthus annuus. Biophysical properties of emulsions are investigated in vivo using non-invasive instrumental methods (corneometry, tewametry and pH) in a group of 12 healthy women volunteers. Their stability profiles (colour, phase separation and centrifugation) under various temperatures (9, 25, 37 and 57 °C) and storage time (24 hours, 2, 7, 14, 21 and 28 days) were monitored. The moisturising activities of the emulsions supplemented with various oils were comparable. The lipophilic emulsions showed a better ability to improve the condition of the skin barrier due to formation of a surface lipid film. The tested formulations regulated the pH of the skin towards neutral values. Lipophilic emulsions showed earlier phase separation and changes in colour. The greatest resistance to thermal stress during storage was observed for the emulsion bases. Emulsions containing oils, except for those with rosehip and hempseed oils, were stable up to the temperature of 37 °C. The studied emulsion systems are excellent vehicles of vegetable oils and exhibit relatively good stability, benefiting the natural properties of skin.

Whey protein concentration by ultrafiltration and study of functional properties / Concentração de proteínas de soro por ultrafiltração e estudo das propriedades funcionais

ABSTRACT: This paper aim to evaluate the ultrafiltration (UF) process for constituents recovery from whey. Sequences of factorial designs were performed by varying temperature (5 to 40°C) and pressure (1 to 3 bar), to maximize the proteins concentration using membrane of 100kDa in dead end system. Based on the best result new experiments were performed with membrane of 50kDa and 10kDa. With the membrane of 50 the protein retention was about 3 times higher than the membrane of 100kDa. The concentrated obtained by UF membrane of 10kDa, 10°C and 2 bar in laboratory scale showed a mean protein retention of 80 %, greater protein solubility, emulsion stability and the identification of β-lactoglobulins (18.3 kDa) and α-lactalbumin fractions (14.2kDa). Therefore, the use of membrane of 100 and 50kDa are became a industrially recommendable alternatives to concentration of whey proteins, and/or as a previous step to the fractionation of whey constituents using membrane ≤10kDa, aiming at future applications in different areas (food, pharmaceutical, chemical, etc.).

RESUMO: O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o processo de Ultrafiltração (UF) na recuperação dos constituintes do soro de leite. Planejamentos fatoriais sequenciais foram realizados, variando a temperatura (5 a 40°C), a pressão (1 a 3 bar) e visando maximizar a concentração de proteínas usando membrana de 100kDa em sistema dead end. Baseados nos melhores resultados, foram realizados experimentos com de 50kDa e 10kDa. Em relação a membrana de 50kDa, a retenção de proteínas foi cerca de três vezes maior em relação a membrana de 100kDa. O concentrado obtido por membrana UF de 10kDa, 10°C e 2 bar, em escala laboratorial, mostrou uma retenção média de proteína de 80%, maior solubilidade protéica, estabilidade da emulsão e a identificação das frações β-lactoglobulins (18.3kDa) e α-lactalbumin (14.2kDa). Portanto, o uso de membranas de 100 e 50kDa são alternativas recomendáveis industrialmente à concentração de proteínas de soro de leite, e/ou como etapa anterior ao fracionamento de constituintes do soro usando membrana ≤10kDa, visando aplicações futuras em difentes áreas (alimentícia, farmacêutica, química, etc).

Determination of hydrophilic–lipophilic balance value and emulsion properties of sacha inchi oil

Objective To determine hydrophilic–lipophilic balance (HLB) value, stability of formulate emulsion and properties of sacha inchi oil. Methods The physiochemical characteristics of sacha inchi oil were first investigated. Free radical scavenging property was studied by DPPH assay. HLB value of sacha inchi oil was experimentally determined by preparing the emulsion using emulsifiers at different HLB value. Sacha inchi oil emulsion was prepared using the obtained HLB and its stability was conducted by centrifugation, temperature cycling, and accelerated stability test. The efficiency of the prepared emulsion was clinically investigated by 15 volunteers. The primary skin irritation was performed using closed patch test. Subjective sensory assessment was evaluated by using 5-point hedonic scale method. Results Peroxide value of sacha inchi oil was 18.40 meq O

Determination of hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value and emulsion properties of sacha inchi oil

Objective:To determine hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value,stability of formulate emulsion and properties of sacha inchi oil.Methods:The physiochemical characteristics of sacha inchi oil were first investigated.Free radical scavenging property was studied by DPPH assay.HLB value of sacha inchi oil was experimentally determined by preparing the emulsion using emulsifiers at different HLB value.Sacha inchi oil emulsion was prepared using the obtained HLB and its stability was conducted by centrifugation,temperature cycling,and accelerated stability test.The efficiency of the prepared emulsion was clinically investigated by 15 volunteers.The primary skin irritation was performed using closed patch test.Subjective sensory assessment was evaluated by using 5-point hedonic scale method.Results:Peroxide value of sacha inchi oil was 18.40 meq O2/kg oil and acid value was 1.86 KOH/g oil.The major fatty acids are omega-3 (44％),omega-6 (35％) and omega-9 (9％).The vitamin E content was 226 mg/100 g oil.Moreover,sacha inchi oil (167 ppm)and its emulsion showed 85％ and 89％ DPPH inhibition,respectively.The experimental HLB value of sacha inchi oil was 8.5.The sacha inchi oil emulsion exhibited good stability after stability test.The emulsion was classified as non-irritant after tested by primary skin irritation method.The skin hydration value significantly increased from 38.59 to 45.21 (P ＜ 0.05) after applying sacha inchi oil emulsion for 1 month and the overall product satisfaction of volunteers after use was with score of 4.2.Conclusions:This work provides information on HLB value and emulsion properties of sacha inchi oil which is useful for cosmetic and pharmaceutical application.

Use of Opuntia ficus-indica (L. ) Mill extracts from Brazilian Caatinga as an alternative of natural moisturizer in cosmetic formulations

ABSTRACT The aim of this work was the obtainment of Opuntia fícus-indica (L.) Mill extract for the development of cosmetic formulations and in vivo evaluation of its moisturizing effects. The formulations were tested for preliminary and accelerated stability. Organoleptic characteristics, pH values and rheological behavior were assessed. The evaluation of moisturizing efficacy of the emulsions formulated with 3.0% of Polyacrylamide (and) C13-14 Isoparaffin (and) Laureth-7 containing 1.0 and 3.0% of O. ficus-indica hydroglycolic extract (EHG001) was performed using the capacitance method (Corneometer(r)) and the transepidermal water loss - TEWL evaluation (Tewameter(r)). The emulsions formulated were stable, exhibiting pseudoplastic and thixotropic behavior. The results of evaluation of moisturizing efficacy showed increased skin hydration after five hours by mainly increasing the skin barrier effect. The formulations containing 1.0 and 3.0% of EHG001 enhanced the skin barrier effect by reducing TEWL up to four hours after application. The results observed suggest that O. ficus-indica hydroglycolic extract may act through a humectant and occlusion mechanism.

Functional properties of PSE (Pale, Soft, Exudative) broiler meat in the production of mortadella

This work was carried out in order to evaluate whether the functional properties of broiler meat are affected by the factors that lead to PSE (Pale, Soft, Exudative). PSE meat was characterized by pH and L* values, and mortadella formulations consisted of isolated soy protein, sodium tripolyphosphate, and cassava starch in addition to PSE and normal meats. The functionality of the meat was evaluated by examining the water holding capacity (WHC), texture profile, emulsion stability (ES) and color of the final products. The results show that in mortadella prepared with PSE meat, the protein denaturation affected the ES. Additives are necessary to enhance the functional properties of PSE meat.

Este trabalho foi realizado para avaliar o efeito dos fatores que conduzem à formação das carnes PSE (Pale, Soft, Exudative) sobre as propriedades funcionais da carne de frango. Carnes PSE foram caracterizadas pelos valores de pH e L* e as formulações da mortadela consistiram de proteina isolada de soja, trifosfato de sódio, amido de mandioca e a adição das carnes normal e PSE. A funcionalidade da carne foi avaliada medindo a capacidade de retenção de água (CRA), perfil de textura, estabilidade de emulsão (EE), e cor dos produtos finais. Os resultados mostraram que na mortadela preparada com carnes PSE, as proteinas desnaturadas afetaram a EE. Aditivos são necessários para potencializar as propriedades funcionais da carne PSE.

Emprego de soro de leite líquido na elaboração de mortadela / Employment of fluid whey in the elaboration of mortadela

No presente experimento, o objetivo foi verificar a possibilidade de incorporar soro de leite líquido em mortadela. A água empregada na elaboração da mortadela foi substituída nas proporções de 50, 75 e 100 por cento por soro de leite líquido. Foram avaliadas as características sensoriais (cor, odor, sabor e textura), pH, coloração, estabilidade da emulsão da mortadela, assim como a percentagem de gordura e líquido, liberados após o tratamento térmico da emulsão da mortadela. A adição de soro de leite líquido não exerceu influência significativa nas características sensoriais, pH, coloração, estabilidade da emulsão e líquido liberado após o tratamento térmico das mortadelas. A substituição de 75 e 100 por cento da água por soro de leite líquido, na elaboração da mortadela proporcionou menor percentual de gordura liberada após o tratamento térmico. Com base nos resultados obtidos, pode-se dizer que o soro líquido pode ser usado para substituir 100 por cento do gelo usado na elaboração da mortadela, evitando que o soro excedente seja liberado no meio ambiente.

The objective of this paper was to verify the possibility of incorporating fluid whey in mortadela. The water employed in the elaboration of mortadela was replaced in the proportions of 50, 75 and 100 percent by fluid whey. Sensorial characteristics (color, odor, flavor and texture), pH, color, emulsion stability of mortadela were evaluated, as well as the percentage of fat and liquid released after thermal treatment of mortadela emulsion. The addition of fluid whey did not exert significant influence on the sensorial characteristics, pH, color, emulsion stability and liquid released after the thermal treatments in mortadela. Water substitutions of 75 and 100 percent by fluid whey in the elaboration of mortadela promoted a lower percentage of fat released after thermal treatment. Based on the obtained results it is clear that fluid whey can be used to substitute 100 percent of ice used in the elaboration of mortadela, thus avoiding that exceeding fluid whey be released in the environment.

The stability of fat emulsion in total nutrient admixture by automated compounding device / 肠外与肠内营养

Objective:To evaluate the stability of fat emulsion in TNA prepared by automated compounding device and compare it with the manual method.Methods:A total of 20 TNA were prepared by the automated compounding device and the conventional manual method.The TNA were stored at 25℃ for 1 day,4℃ for 7days and again 25℃ for 1 day to observe the stability of fat emulsion by electron scanning microscopy measurement and to measure the pH,osmolality.Results:Time required for TNA prepared by automated compounding device was less than the manual method.At the 1st day,the particle size of fat emulsion in TNA prepared by the automated compounding device was smaller than the manual method;After 7 days storing at 4℃ and 1 day at 25℃,the particle size,pH and osmolality were also stable in automated compounding device group.Conclusion:Automated compounding device reduced time requirements for TNA preparation.The stability and compatibility of TNA prepared by automated compounding device is better than the manual method.