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Chao Chen1, Zihua Liu1, Wenfei Xiong1
1College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics/Collaborative Innovation Center for Modern Grain Circulation and Safety, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, China.
Abstract:
This study aims to investigate the influence of alkaline treatment duration (0-5 h) on the physicochemical properties and emulsifying performance of rapeseed protein during pH-shift process. Results showed that a 4-h alkaline treatment significantly reduced the particle size of rapeseed protein and led to a notable decrease in disulfide bond content, as well as alterations in subunit composition. Moreover, solubility of rapeseed protein increased from 18.10 ± 0.13% to 40.44 ± 1.74% post-treatment, accompanied by a ∼ 40% enhancement in emulsifying properties. Morphological analysis revealed superior plasticity and sharper contours in 4-h alkali-treated rapeseed protein emulsions compared to untreated counterparts. Rheological analysis indicated higher viscosity and elasticity in the alkali-treated group. Overall, 4-h alkaline treatment markedly enhanced the multifaceted functional attributes of rapeseed protein during pH-shift process, rendering it a promising emulsifier in the food industry.
