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Ultrasound-induced protein-polysaccharide complexes: Mechanisms, functionalities and applications in food systems
Qiufang Liang1, Panpan Cao1, Yunxia Du1
1School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China.
This review explores how ultrasound technology precisely controls protein-polysaccharide interactions, enhancing food structures and techno-functional properties through acoustic cavitation. It highlights ultrasound as a sustainable tool for advanced food system engineering.
Area of Science:
- Food Science and Technology
- Biopolymer Chemistry
- Sonochemistry
Background:
- Protein-polysaccharide interactions are crucial for food structure design.
- The precise modulation of these interactions using ultrasound remains underexplored.
- A systematic review is needed to understand ultrasound's role.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically examine the mechanistic role of acoustic cavitation in protein-polysaccharide complex formation.
- To highlight how ultrasound enhances techno-functional properties of these complexes.
- To identify research priorities for ultrasound applications in food material science.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on ultrasound effects on biopolymers.
- Analysis of acoustic cavitation mechanisms (shear forces, micro-turbulence, free radicals).
- Examination of ultrasound's impact on covalent and non-covalent interactions.
Main Results:
- Ultrasound accelerates Maillard reactions and strengthens non-covalent bonds (hydrophobic, hydrogen, electrostatic).
- Conformational changes in biopolymers lead to improved solubility, emulsification, and foaming.
- Enhanced complexes enable innovations in emulsion stabilization, gel fabrication, encapsulation, and edible films.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound is a versatile tool for engineering protein-polysaccharide complexes with superior techno-functional properties.
- Further research is needed on parameter correlation, structural characterization, and safety evaluation.
- This review bridges sonochemistry and food material science for advanced food system development.
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