Tuning the Interfacial Deformation of Gliadin-Flaxseed Gum Complex Particles for Improving the Foam Stability

Gliadin nanoparticle (GNP) is a promising foaming agent, but its application is hindered by the limited foam stability under low acidic conditions. Herein, we attempted to tune the foam stability of GNP by coating it with flaxseed gum (FG) and investigated the structure, interfacial behaviors, and f...

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Main Authors: Ping Wu, Wei Shang, Jiaqi Shao, Qianchun Deng, Jisong Zhou, Xia Xiang, Dengfeng Peng, Weiping Jin
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author Ping Wu
Wei Shang
Jiaqi Shao
Qianchun Deng
Jisong Zhou
Xia Xiang
Dengfeng Peng
Weiping Jin
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Jiaqi Shao
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Jisong Zhou
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Weiping Jin
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description Gliadin nanoparticle (GNP) is a promising foaming agent, but its application is hindered by the limited foam stability under low acidic conditions. Herein, we attempted to tune the foam stability of GNP by coating it with flaxseed gum (FG) and investigated the structure, interfacial behaviors, and foam functionality of gliadin-FG (GFG) particles at pH 4.5. Results showed that the formation of GFG complex particles was driven by an electrostatic interaction between positive charge patches on the surface of GNP (~17 mV) and negative charges in FG molecule (~−13 mV) at all tested ratios. The addition of appropriate amounts of FG (1:0.05) effectively improved the foam stability of GNP. This was because GFG with larger sizes and lower surface charge possessed higher rigidity after coating with FG. When they adsorbed at the air/water interface, their deformation process was slower than that of GNP, as indicated by interfacial dilatational rheology and cryo-SEM, and the covered particles seemed to be more closely distributed to form solid-like and dense interfacial films. Notably, the addition of FG at a higher ratio (1:0.3) promoted the foam stability of GNP by about five folds because the larger GFG with suitable flexibility and wettability could form a stiff interface layer with more significant elastic response, and the unabsorbed particles and FG could form a gel-like network structure in the continuous phase. These characteristics effectively prevented foam disproportionation and coalescence, as well as retard the drainage. Our findings demonstrate that coating GNPs with FG is an effective approach to improve their application in foamed foods.
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spelling doaj-art-072f4ec409a947ce8b115103010d9ce92025-08-20T02:28:14ZengMDPI AGGels2310-28612024-10-01101167710.3390/gels10110677Tuning the Interfacial Deformation of Gliadin-Flaxseed Gum Complex Particles for Improving the Foam StabilityPing Wu0Wei Shang1Jiaqi Shao2Qianchun Deng3Jisong Zhou4Xia Xiang5Dengfeng Peng6Weiping Jin7Key Laboratory of Oilseeds Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, ChinaKey Laboratory of Oilseeds Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, ChinaKey Laboratory of Oilseeds Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, ChinaKey Laboratory of Oilseeds Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, ChinaKey Laboratory of Oilseeds Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, ChinaKey Laboratory of Oilseeds Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, ChinaKey Laboratory of Oilseeds Processing, Ministry of Agriculture, Oil Crops Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, ChinaSchool of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, ChinaGliadin nanoparticle (GNP) is a promising foaming agent, but its application is hindered by the limited foam stability under low acidic conditions. Herein, we attempted to tune the foam stability of GNP by coating it with flaxseed gum (FG) and investigated the structure, interfacial behaviors, and foam functionality of gliadin-FG (GFG) particles at pH 4.5. Results showed that the formation of GFG complex particles was driven by an electrostatic interaction between positive charge patches on the surface of GNP (~17 mV) and negative charges in FG molecule (~−13 mV) at all tested ratios. The addition of appropriate amounts of FG (1:0.05) effectively improved the foam stability of GNP. This was because GFG with larger sizes and lower surface charge possessed higher rigidity after coating with FG. When they adsorbed at the air/water interface, their deformation process was slower than that of GNP, as indicated by interfacial dilatational rheology and cryo-SEM, and the covered particles seemed to be more closely distributed to form solid-like and dense interfacial films. Notably, the addition of FG at a higher ratio (1:0.3) promoted the foam stability of GNP by about five folds because the larger GFG with suitable flexibility and wettability could form a stiff interface layer with more significant elastic response, and the unabsorbed particles and FG could form a gel-like network structure in the continuous phase. These characteristics effectively prevented foam disproportionation and coalescence, as well as retard the drainage. Our findings demonstrate that coating GNPs with FG is an effective approach to improve their application in foamed foods.https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/10/11/677gliadinflaxseed gumparticle flexibilitygel-like network structureair/water interfaceLissajous plots
spellingShingle Ping Wu
Wei Shang
Jiaqi Shao
Qianchun Deng
Jisong Zhou
Xia Xiang
Dengfeng Peng
Weiping Jin
Tuning the Interfacial Deformation of Gliadin-Flaxseed Gum Complex Particles for Improving the Foam Stability
Gels
gliadin
flaxseed gum
particle flexibility
gel-like network structure
air/water interface
Lissajous plots
title Tuning the Interfacial Deformation of Gliadin-Flaxseed Gum Complex Particles for Improving the Foam Stability
title_full Tuning the Interfacial Deformation of Gliadin-Flaxseed Gum Complex Particles for Improving the Foam Stability
title_fullStr Tuning the Interfacial Deformation of Gliadin-Flaxseed Gum Complex Particles for Improving the Foam Stability
title_full_unstemmed Tuning the Interfacial Deformation of Gliadin-Flaxseed Gum Complex Particles for Improving the Foam Stability
title_short Tuning the Interfacial Deformation of Gliadin-Flaxseed Gum Complex Particles for Improving the Foam Stability
title_sort tuning the interfacial deformation of gliadin flaxseed gum complex particles for improving the foam stability
topic gliadin
flaxseed gum
particle flexibility
gel-like network structure
air/water interface
Lissajous plots
url https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/10/11/677
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