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Adding fructooligosaccharide (FOS) to alginate/gelatin biopolymer matrices enhances structural integrity. This creates more cohesive, viscous gels with smaller pores, ideal for functional applications like texture modification or encapsulation.

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  • Biopolymer science
  • Food science and technology
  • Materials science

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  • Alginate and gelatin are widely used biopolymers for creating hydrogels.
  • Functional additives can modify the properties of biopolymer matrices.
  • Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are prebiotics with potential functional properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) on the properties of alginate/gelatin biopolymer matrices.
  • To produce functional biopolymeric structures with enhanced characteristics.
  • To evaluate the potential of FOS-modified biopolymers for specific applications.

Main Methods:

  • Characterization of solution rheological properties.
  • Analysis of macrogel microstructure and mechanical properties.
  • Determination of microgel particle size distribution and morphology.

Main Results:

  • A strong correlation exists between microstructure, rheological, and mechanical properties.
  • FOS addition resulted in denser microstructures, increased viscosity, and pseudoplastic behavior.
  • Optimal FOS concentration (3%) yielded stronger gels with smaller pores and reduced bead size.

Conclusions:

  • Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) incorporation significantly modifies alginate/gelatin biopolymer properties.
  • The enhanced structural integrity and viscosity suggest potential as texture modifiers.
  • The developed functional systems show promise for encapsulation applications.