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Construction and characterization of food-grade pickering high internal phase emulsions co-stabilized by
Yunbo Li1, Qihang Zhi1, Ziyu Liu1
1School of Food Science, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China.
Abstract:
This study developed novel Pickering high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) using a β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and konjac gum (KGM) complex as an emulsifier. The effects of oil phase volume fraction (ϕ), complex concentration (c), and β-CD/KGM mass ratio (k) on the HIPEs' properties were investigated. Results showed that the β-CD/KGM complex successfully formed stable Pickering HIPEs (ϕ = 75%). At c = 1.0% and k = 3:1, the prepared Pickering HIPEs exhibited the smallest oil droplets (12.37 μm), the highest gel strength (73.64 g), the best centrifugal stability (98.44%) and optimal viscoelasticity. Analysis indicated that KGM non-covalently bound to β-CD particles, modifying their wettability and increasing their Zeta potential. A HIPE formulated at ϕ = 75%, c = 1%, and k = 3:1 served effectively as a 20-40% butter substitute in cakes, yielding a favorable texture. This research offers a feasible approach for developing new food-grade Pickering HIPEs and baked products.
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