A co-amorphous oleogelator of curcumin and piperine for olive oil as multifunctional food additives

This study explores the development of a novel olive oil-based oleogel using a co-amorphous mixture of curcumin (Cur) and piperine (Pip) as the gelator. The co-amorphous mixture was prepared via a solvent co-evaporation method, optimizing the molar ratio and solvent system. The resulting oleogel dem...

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Main Authors: Shuang Tian, Jin Ke, Tong Zhang, Qiuru Tan, Jiao Wang, Chen Liu, Jin Hu, Wenping Wang
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Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
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Jin Ke
Tong Zhang
Qiuru Tan
Jiao Wang
Chen Liu
Jin Hu
Wenping Wang
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Qiuru Tan
Jiao Wang
Chen Liu
Jin Hu
Wenping Wang
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description This study explores the development of a novel olive oil-based oleogel using a co-amorphous mixture of curcumin (Cur) and piperine (Pip) as the gelator. The co-amorphous mixture was prepared via a solvent co-evaporation method, optimizing the molar ratio and solvent system. The resulting oleogel demonstrated superior rheological properties, including broader linear viscoelastic regions and higher storage moduli compared to the conventional stearic acid-based oleogels. The co-amorphous Cur-Pip system significantly enhanced the oxidative stability of olive oil under various storage conditions and thermal stresses, effectively reducing peroxide and acid values. Antioxidant activity assays revealed synergistic effects between Cur and Pip in the co-amorphous form, with combination index values lower than 0.5. The co-amorphous system also exhibited potent antimicrobial activity against a range of bacterial and fungal strains, with minimum inhibitory concentrations as low as < 2.0 mg/mL. Furthermore, the application of the oleogel in baked bread delayed mold growth by approximately 4 days compared to pure olive oil. This innovation addresses the need for clean-label, functional food ingredients by combining the structural benefits of oleogels with the bioactive properties of Cur and Pip. The study highlights the potential of co-amorphous phytochemical systems in developing multifunctional oleogels for applications in functional foods and natural food additives.
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spelling doaj-art-3ca166af0e7147a28fd05a0d43b6519b2025-08-20T03:16:46ZengElsevierCurrent Research in Food Science2665-92712025-01-011110113910.1016/j.crfs.2025.101139A co-amorphous oleogelator of curcumin and piperine for olive oil as multifunctional food additivesShuang Tian0Jin Ke1Tong Zhang2Qiuru Tan3Jiao Wang4Chen Liu5Jin Hu6Wenping Wang7College of Chinese Materia Medica and Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, PR ChinaCollege of Chinese Materia Medica and Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, PR ChinaCollege of Chinese Materia Medica and Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, PR ChinaCollege of Chinese Materia Medica and Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, PR ChinaCollege of Chinese Materia Medica and Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, PR ChinaGeneral Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR ChinaGeneral Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, PR China; Corresponding author.College of Chinese Materia Medica and Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, PR China; Key Laboratory of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education for Processing Research on Characteristic Prepared Drug in Pieces, Kunming, 650500, PR China; Corresponding author. College of Chinese Materia Medica and Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, PR China.This study explores the development of a novel olive oil-based oleogel using a co-amorphous mixture of curcumin (Cur) and piperine (Pip) as the gelator. The co-amorphous mixture was prepared via a solvent co-evaporation method, optimizing the molar ratio and solvent system. The resulting oleogel demonstrated superior rheological properties, including broader linear viscoelastic regions and higher storage moduli compared to the conventional stearic acid-based oleogels. The co-amorphous Cur-Pip system significantly enhanced the oxidative stability of olive oil under various storage conditions and thermal stresses, effectively reducing peroxide and acid values. Antioxidant activity assays revealed synergistic effects between Cur and Pip in the co-amorphous form, with combination index values lower than 0.5. The co-amorphous system also exhibited potent antimicrobial activity against a range of bacterial and fungal strains, with minimum inhibitory concentrations as low as < 2.0 mg/mL. Furthermore, the application of the oleogel in baked bread delayed mold growth by approximately 4 days compared to pure olive oil. This innovation addresses the need for clean-label, functional food ingredients by combining the structural benefits of oleogels with the bioactive properties of Cur and Pip. The study highlights the potential of co-amorphous phytochemical systems in developing multifunctional oleogels for applications in functional foods and natural food additives.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665927125001704OleogelCurcuminPiperineCo-amorphous mixtureMultifunctional additivesOlive oil
spellingShingle Shuang Tian
Jin Ke
Tong Zhang
Qiuru Tan
Jiao Wang
Chen Liu
Jin Hu
Wenping Wang
A co-amorphous oleogelator of curcumin and piperine for olive oil as multifunctional food additives
Current Research in Food Science
Oleogel
Curcumin
Piperine
Co-amorphous mixture
Multifunctional additives
Olive oil
title A co-amorphous oleogelator of curcumin and piperine for olive oil as multifunctional food additives
title_full A co-amorphous oleogelator of curcumin and piperine for olive oil as multifunctional food additives
title_fullStr A co-amorphous oleogelator of curcumin and piperine for olive oil as multifunctional food additives
title_full_unstemmed A co-amorphous oleogelator of curcumin and piperine for olive oil as multifunctional food additives
title_short A co-amorphous oleogelator of curcumin and piperine for olive oil as multifunctional food additives
title_sort co amorphous oleogelator of curcumin and piperine for olive oil as multifunctional food additives
topic Oleogel
Curcumin
Piperine
Co-amorphous mixture
Multifunctional additives
Olive oil
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665927125001704
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