A comparative study of ultrasound and thermal processing: Effects on goat milk stability and protein structure

ABSTRACT: Ultrasonic treatment has been shown to improve the functional properties and quality of proteins; however, the effects of ultrasound on the proteins in goat milk and the quality of goat milk are not clear. In this study, we aimed to analyze the thermal stability of whole, raw goat milk in...

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Main Authors: Xiaoxia Chen, Lusha Wei, Yazhou Mao, Aiqing Zhao, Meixue Pu, Yufang Liu, Bini Wang
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Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
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author Xiaoxia Chen
Lusha Wei
Yazhou Mao
Aiqing Zhao
Meixue Pu
Yufang Liu
Bini Wang
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Lusha Wei
Yazhou Mao
Aiqing Zhao
Meixue Pu
Yufang Liu
Bini Wang
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description ABSTRACT: Ultrasonic treatment has been shown to improve the functional properties and quality of proteins; however, the effects of ultrasound on the proteins in goat milk and the quality of goat milk are not clear. In this study, we aimed to analyze the thermal stability of whole, raw goat milk in terms of protein structure aspect. Goat milk was subjected to ultrasound treatments (400 W for 10 min, 500 W for 10 min, and 600 W for 10 min), and untreated and heat-treated samples served as controls. The results demonstrated that ultrasonic treatment led to a more uniform distribution of fat globules and protein particles, reduced agglomeration, and fostered a more compact and ordered protein network structure. Additionally, it enhanced the stability of goat milk. After ultrasonic treatment, the composition and structure of goat milk protein changed. The exposure of more hydrophobic groups enhanced the intermolecular forces, thereby making the protein conformation more stable. These findings indicate that ultrasonic processing not only improved the structure of goat milk proteins but also increased their thermal stability. This study highlights the potential of ultrasonic treatment as an effective method for enhancing the stability and quality of goat milk.
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spelling doaj-art-693fb0c9851a4f1ebdac80e3520afae52025-08-20T03:10:28ZengElsevierJournal of Dairy Science0022-03022025-04-0110843273328610.3168/jds.2024-25918A comparative study of ultrasound and thermal processing: Effects on goat milk stability and protein structureXiaoxia Chen0Lusha Wei1Yazhou Mao2Aiqing Zhao3Meixue Pu4Yufang Liu5Bini Wang6College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China 710119College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China 710119College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China 710119College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China 710119College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China 710119College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China 710119Corresponding author; College of Food Engineering and Nutritional Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China 710119ABSTRACT: Ultrasonic treatment has been shown to improve the functional properties and quality of proteins; however, the effects of ultrasound on the proteins in goat milk and the quality of goat milk are not clear. In this study, we aimed to analyze the thermal stability of whole, raw goat milk in terms of protein structure aspect. Goat milk was subjected to ultrasound treatments (400 W for 10 min, 500 W for 10 min, and 600 W for 10 min), and untreated and heat-treated samples served as controls. The results demonstrated that ultrasonic treatment led to a more uniform distribution of fat globules and protein particles, reduced agglomeration, and fostered a more compact and ordered protein network structure. Additionally, it enhanced the stability of goat milk. After ultrasonic treatment, the composition and structure of goat milk protein changed. The exposure of more hydrophobic groups enhanced the intermolecular forces, thereby making the protein conformation more stable. These findings indicate that ultrasonic processing not only improved the structure of goat milk proteins but also increased their thermal stability. This study highlights the potential of ultrasonic treatment as an effective method for enhancing the stability and quality of goat milk.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030225000487goat milk proteinthermal stabilityultrasonicheat treatment
spellingShingle Xiaoxia Chen
Lusha Wei
Yazhou Mao
Aiqing Zhao
Meixue Pu
Yufang Liu
Bini Wang
A comparative study of ultrasound and thermal processing: Effects on goat milk stability and protein structure
Journal of Dairy Science
goat milk protein
thermal stability
ultrasonic
heat treatment
title A comparative study of ultrasound and thermal processing: Effects on goat milk stability and protein structure
title_full A comparative study of ultrasound and thermal processing: Effects on goat milk stability and protein structure
title_fullStr A comparative study of ultrasound and thermal processing: Effects on goat milk stability and protein structure
title_full_unstemmed A comparative study of ultrasound and thermal processing: Effects on goat milk stability and protein structure
title_short A comparative study of ultrasound and thermal processing: Effects on goat milk stability and protein structure
title_sort comparative study of ultrasound and thermal processing effects on goat milk stability and protein structure
topic goat milk protein
thermal stability
ultrasonic
heat treatment
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030225000487
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