Effect of Locust Bean Gum-Sodium Alginate Coatings Combined with High CO2 Modified Atmosphere Packaging on the Quality of Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) during Refrigerated Storage

This research was conducted to investigate the effect of active coatings composed of locust bean gum (LBG) and sodium alginate (SA) containing daphnetin emulsions (DEs) combined with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the microbiological and physicochemical properties of turbot during 4 °C refrigerated storage for 32 days. The results revealed that LBG-SA-DE coatings together with high CO2 MAP (60% CO2/35% N2/5% O2) maintained the total viable count (TVC) of H2S-producing bacteria in 4–6 lg CFU/g, which is lower than the limit (7 lg CFU/g). In addition, LBG-SA-DE coatings together with high CO2 MAP (60% CO2/35% N2/5% O2) inhibited the production of odor compounds, including thiobarbituric acid (TBA), trimethylamine-nitrogen (TMA-N), K value, and total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N). The low-field NMR analysis (LF-NMR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indicated that LBG-SA-DE coatings together with high CO2 MAP (60% CO2/35% N2/5% O2) treatments could delay the release of water located in muscle fiber macromolecules or convert it into free water based on muscle fiber destruction, thus maintaining the water content and migration. The results of the sensory evaluation showed that turbot treated with LBG-SA-DE coatings together with MAP could maintain its freshness during refrigerated storage.

Development of technology of creams using hydrocolloids

The article presents a scientific study of the functional and technological properties of hydrocolloids, namely thickeners of polysaccharide nature, which are used as thickeners and stabilizers in dessert products. According to the monitoring of literature sources and the experience of manufacturers, the most commonly used thickeners of polysaccharide nature are carrageenan, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, pectin, starch, etc. However, each of these polysaccharides has both positive and negative sides, more polysaccharides are able to form dense gels, but with a high synergistic effect. Thickeners, such as k-carrageenan, low-esterified pectins, can form gels only in the presence of Са2+. There are also polysaccharides that form gels only at low temperatures and are not stable during external factors (temperature of sale and storage, mechanical impact, etc.). Therefore, the study was conducted on the combination of polysaccharides in order to obtain creams with an airy gel-like structure. It has been determined, that it is expedient to use the combination "xanthan gum 0.75 % – locust bean gum 0.5 %" to obtain cream

Comparative analysis of polysaccharide properties and their effect on oxidative stability of food emulsions

Полисахариды являются многофункциональными пищевыми ингредиентами, применяемыми в различных типах пищевых продуктов. Особый интерес вызывает изучение роли полисахаридов в качестве потенциальных про- или антиоксидантов в составе пищевых эмульсий. Основным недостатком традиционных способов оценки развития окислительных процессов в эмульсиях является необходимость предварительной экстракции жировой фазы, что может сопровождаться искажением реальных значений показателей окисления. В данной работе влияние полисахаридов на окислительную стабильность эмульсий изучено при помощи реактора окислительной устойчивости Oxitest, который позволяет проводить прямое измерение потребления кислорода в процессе окисления липидов, тем самым исключая необходимость экстракции и повышая достоверность полученных данных. Проведен сравнительный анализ 6 различных полисахаридов (альгинат натрия, i-каррагинан, камедь рожкового дерева, пектин амидированный, пектин высокоэтерифицированный, картофельный крахмал) в составе пищевых эмульсий. Методами ИК-Фурье спектроскопии и дифференциально-сканирующей калориметрии охарактеризованы состав и свойства исходных полисахаридов. Изучена вязкость 0,5%-ных растворов полисахаридов при помощи метода ротационной вискозиметрии. В результате проведенного анализа полисахаридов выявлены и охарактеризованы основные отличия в колебательных спектрах поглощения функциональных групп. Методом дифференциально-сканирующей калориметрии определены энтальпии теплового эффекта отделения влаги и начала термической деградации полисахаридов. Проведен многомерный статистический анализ полученных данных, выявивший основные закономерности между структурой и свойствами полисахаридов в составе эмульсий. Наибольшую окислительную стабильность проявили эмульсии на основе камеди рожкового дерева и амидированного пектина. Polysaccharides are multifunctional food ingredients used in various types of food products. The role of polysaccharides as potential pro- or antioxidants in food emulsions is of particular interest is. The main drawback of traditional methods for assessing the development of oxidative processes in emulsions is the need for preliminary extraction of the fat phase, which may be accompanied by a distortion of the real values of oxidation indices. In this work, the effect of polysaccharides on the oxidative stability of emulsions was studied using the Oxitest oxidative stability reactor, which allows the direct measurement of oxygen consumption during lipid oxidation, thereby eliminating the need for extraction and increasing the reliability of the obtained data. Comparative analysis of 6 different polysaccharides (sodium alginate, i-carrageenan, locust bean gum, amidated pectin, highly esterified pectin, potato starch) in food emulsions was performed. The composition and properties of the initial polysaccharides were characterized by FTIR spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry methods. The viscosity of 0.5% solutions of polysaccharides was studied using the rotary viscometry method. The analysis of polysaccharides revealed and characterized the main differences in the vibrational absorption spectra of functional groups. The enthalpies of the thermal effect of moisture separation and the beginning of thermal degradation of polysaccharides were determined by differential scanning calorimetry. A multivariate statistical analysis of the obtained data revealed the main relations between the structure and properties of polysaccharides in emulsions. Emulsions based on locust bean gum and amidized pectin exhibited the highest oxidative stability.

The Effects of Select Hydrocolloids on the Processing of Pâté-Style Canned Pet Food

Hydrocolloids are commonly used in canned pet food. However, their functional effects have not been quantified in this food format. The objective was to determine the effects of select hydrocolloids on batter consistency, heat penetration, and texture of canned pet food. Treatments were added to the formula as 1% dextrose (D) and 0.5% guar gum with 0.5% of either dextrose (DG), kappa carrageenan (KCG), locust bean gum (LBG), or xanthan gum (XGG). Data were analyzed as a 1-way ANOVA with batch as a random effect and separated by Fisher’s LSD at p < 0.05. Batter consistency (distance traveled in 30 s) thickened with increasing levels of hydrocolloids (thinnest to thickest: 23.63 to 2.75 cm). The D treatment (12.08 min) accumulated greater lethality during the heating cycle compared to all others (average 9.09 min). The KCG treatment (27.00 N) was the firmest and D and DG (average 8.75 N) the softest with LBG and XGG (average 15.59 N) intermediate. Toughness was similar except D (67 N·mm) was less tough than DG (117 N·mm). The D treatment showed the greatest expressible moisture (49.91%), LBG and XGG the lowest (average 16.54%), and DG and KCG intermediate (average 25.26%). Hydrocolloids influenced heat penetration, likely due to differences in batter consistency, and affected finished product texture.

Locust bean gum adsorption onto softwood kraft pulp fibres: isotherms, kinetics and paper strength

The adsorption of locust bean gum (LBG) onto Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft (NBSK) pulp improved paper tensile and burst strength and lowered refining energy by strengthening inter-fibre bonding. Adsorption kinetics and isotherms were investigated to develop a fundamental understanding of the adsorption mechanism. The adsorption rate followed pseudo-second-order kinetics and the activation energy was 99.34 kJ·mol−1, suggesting chemisorption. The adsorption rate constant increased rapidly with temperature from 25 to 45 °C (k = 1.93 to 24.03 g·mg−1·min−1), but the amount adsorbed at equilibrium decreased (qe = 1.91 to 0.48 mg·g−1 o.d. fibre). LBG adsorption to NBSK at 25 °C was consistent with the Langmuir adsorption model for LBG < 2.1 wt% of o.d. fibre, suggesting reversible, homogenous adsorption to a finite number of sites on the fibre surface. Refining to 3000 rev increased the heterogeneity of the NBSK pulp surface leading to multi-layer Freundlich adsorption with adsorption constant n = 5.00, and the equilibrium constant Kf = 2.57 mg·g−1·(mg·L−1)−1/n at 25 °C. Favorable adsorption conditions for negatively charged LBG were identified: 25 °C for 10 min, low dosage level (< 2 wt%), lightly refined (< 3000 rev) NBSK pulp at low fibre consistency (< 0.5 wt%), high agitation rate (> 150 r.p.m.), acidic or neutral conditions (pH 2–7) without salt addition. Graphic abstract