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Mechanical Separation and Protein Solubilization of the Outer and Inner Perivitelline Sublayers from Hen's Eggs
Published on: January 27, 2021
Solubilization effects of egg yolk granules induced by weakly alkaline treatment
Yunxiao Xie1, Hongliang Ye2, Jinqiu Wang1
1Institute for Egg Science and Technology, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China.
Abstract:
Egg yolk granules (EYGs) are water-insoluble components of egg yolk that are rich in protein and phospholipids. Improving the solubility of EYGs is crucial for their development and utilization. The solubilization of EYGs in a weak alkaline environment (pH 7.5-8.5) was investigated through physicochemical properties, microstructure analysis, and metabolomics. The results reveal a significant reduction in the average particle size of EYGs, ranging from 70.49 to 91.28 nm in weakly alkaline conditions. Microstructure and spectroscopic analyses indicate conformational changes in EYGs under these conditions, facilitating the solubilization of proteins, calcium, phosphorus and other components. Furthermore, metabolomics analyses confirms that depolymerization of EYGs promotes the release of glycerophospholipids. These findings underscore the beneficial effects of weakly alkaline conditions on the solubility of EYGs.
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