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Construction of protein-polysaccharide complexes: Category, organoleptic impaction and application in the food
Ning Li1, Juan Huang1, Chen Chen1
1School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China.
Abstract:
Proteins and polysaccharides are two prevalent biological macromolecules characterized by ready availability and cost-effectiveness. Proteins exhibit emulsifying and stabilizing properties, whereas polysaccharides primarily contribute to thickening and water-holding capacity. The conjugation of proteins and polysaccharides generates complexes with enhanced functional properties, thereby enabling their extensive utilization in the food industry such as delivery systems, raw material substitutes, and food packaging, etc. This review systematically summarizes the classification of protein-polysaccharide complexes, the impact of molecular interactions (e.g., hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonding) between proteins and polysaccharides on fibrous structure formation, water-holding capacity, and flavor modulation in food matrices. Their impact on the organoleptic properties of the food products and emerging applications in the food sector were also introduced. Furthermore, the advantages of protein-polysaccharide complexes were highlighted and the future perspectives in interdisciplinary integration for the advancement of protein-polysaccharide complexes were proposed.
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