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Chitin nanomaterials, including chitin nanofiber (CNF) and deacetylated chitin nanofiber (DACNF), significantly enhance saltiness perception in food. These materials show promise as natural saltiness enhancers in the food industry.

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  • Food Science
  • Biochemistry

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  • Chitin, a biopolymer derived from crustacean shells and insect cuticles, is abundant and biocompatible.
  • Modifying chitin into nanomaterials offers unique properties for various applications.
  • Enhancing saltiness perception is crucial for reducing sodium intake in processed foods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prepare and characterize chitin nanomaterials with varying properties.
  • To investigate the potential of these nanomaterials as saltiness enhancers.
  • To understand the influence of chitin nanomaterials on saltiness perception.

Main Methods:

  • Chitin isolation from squid pens.
  • Preparation of chitin nanofiber (CNF), deacetylated chitin nanofiber (DACNF), and chitin nanocrystal (CNC) using ultrasonication, alkali treatment, and acid hydrolysis.
  • Characterization of nanomaterial dimensions, aspect ratios, crystalline indices, and zeta-potentials.
  • Sensory evaluation of saltiness perception in NaCl solutions with and without chitin nanomaterials.

Main Results:

  • Chitin nanomaterials (CNF, DACNF, CNC) were successfully prepared with distinct diameters and lengths.
  • CNF and DACNF exhibited higher aspect ratios compared to CNC.
  • Chitin nanomaterials significantly increased saltiness perception in 0.3% NaCl solutions.
  • Zeta-potential measurements indicated interactions between chitin nanomaterials and NaCl ions.

Conclusions:

  • Chitin nanomaterials, particularly CNF and DACNF, effectively enhance saltiness perception.
  • These findings suggest chitin nanomaterials are promising ingredients for developing low-sodium food products.
  • Further research into optimizing chitin nanomaterial properties for food applications is warranted.