In Vitro Digestion of Chia Seed Oil Nanoemulsions

Oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsions offer significant potential for protecting and delivering sensitive ingredients such as chia seed oil, which is rich in <b>ω</b>-3 fatty acids (approximately 64% α-linolenic acid, ALA). This research work aimed to study the in vitro fat digestibility of c...

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Main Authors: Luciana Julio, Greilis Quintero-Gamero, Estefanía Guiotto, Vanesa Ixtaina
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
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author Luciana Julio
Greilis Quintero-Gamero
Estefanía Guiotto
Vanesa Ixtaina
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description Oil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsions offer significant potential for protecting and delivering sensitive ingredients such as chia seed oil, which is rich in <b>ω</b>-3 fatty acids (approximately 64% α-linolenic acid, ALA). This research work aimed to study the in vitro fat digestibility of chia O/W nanoemulsions (Cas1000) with 10% (<i>w/w</i>) of chia oil and 2% (<i>w/w</i>) of sodium caseinate prepared by microfluidization (1000 bar, 3 passes) and characterized through their droplet size, superficial droplet charge, and global stability. In terms of the in vitro fat digestibility, three different matrices were studied: a water solution of sodium caseinate, a chia O/W nanoemulsion, and a bulk chia oil. The particle size distribution, mean diameter, and microstructure were evaluated after in vitro stomach and small intestine simulation according to the INFOGEST method. Free fatty acids (% FFA) produced during lipolysis were quantified at the end of digestion through their neutralization by acid-base volumetric assay. The droplet size of the Cas1000 had slight changes during the gastric phase while a significant variation of this parameter was observed at the end of the intestinal phase. A higher %FFA was obtained in Cas1000 compared to bulk chia oil with values of 58.26 and 38.13%, respectively. The ALA content in the lipid phase was quantified at the end of the gastrointestinal digestion process. The results indicated no significant changes compared to the initial oil, suggesting no losses of active compounds during digestion.
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spelling doaj-art-6e2e1d35dbd2427fa77766ebc76af9202025-08-20T02:11:09ZengMDPI AGBiology and Life Sciences Forum2673-99762024-10-01371310.3390/blsf2024037003In Vitro Digestion of Chia Seed Oil NanoemulsionsLuciana Julio0Greilis Quintero-Gamero1Estefanía Guiotto2Vanesa Ixtaina3Instituto de Investigaciones para la Industria Química (INIQUI) (CONICET Salta-Jujuy, UNSa), Av. Bolivia 5150, Salta 4400, Salta Province, ArgentinaCentro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos (CIDCA) (CONICET La Plata, FCE-UNLP, CICBA), Calle 47 y 116, La Plata 1900, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaCentro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos (CIDCA) (CONICET La Plata, FCE-UNLP, CICBA), Calle 47 y 116, La Plata 1900, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaCentro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Criotecnología de Alimentos (CIDCA) (CONICET La Plata, FCE-UNLP, CICBA), Calle 47 y 116, La Plata 1900, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOil-in-water (O/W) nanoemulsions offer significant potential for protecting and delivering sensitive ingredients such as chia seed oil, which is rich in <b>ω</b>-3 fatty acids (approximately 64% α-linolenic acid, ALA). This research work aimed to study the in vitro fat digestibility of chia O/W nanoemulsions (Cas1000) with 10% (<i>w/w</i>) of chia oil and 2% (<i>w/w</i>) of sodium caseinate prepared by microfluidization (1000 bar, 3 passes) and characterized through their droplet size, superficial droplet charge, and global stability. In terms of the in vitro fat digestibility, three different matrices were studied: a water solution of sodium caseinate, a chia O/W nanoemulsion, and a bulk chia oil. The particle size distribution, mean diameter, and microstructure were evaluated after in vitro stomach and small intestine simulation according to the INFOGEST method. Free fatty acids (% FFA) produced during lipolysis were quantified at the end of digestion through their neutralization by acid-base volumetric assay. The droplet size of the Cas1000 had slight changes during the gastric phase while a significant variation of this parameter was observed at the end of the intestinal phase. A higher %FFA was obtained in Cas1000 compared to bulk chia oil with values of 58.26 and 38.13%, respectively. The ALA content in the lipid phase was quantified at the end of the gastrointestinal digestion process. The results indicated no significant changes compared to the initial oil, suggesting no losses of active compounds during digestion.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/37/1/3free fatty acidsINFOGESTlipolysismicrofluidizationomega-3 fatty acids
spellingShingle Luciana Julio
Greilis Quintero-Gamero
Estefanía Guiotto
Vanesa Ixtaina
In Vitro Digestion of Chia Seed Oil Nanoemulsions
Biology and Life Sciences Forum
free fatty acids
INFOGEST
lipolysis
microfluidization
omega-3 fatty acids
title In Vitro Digestion of Chia Seed Oil Nanoemulsions
title_full In Vitro Digestion of Chia Seed Oil Nanoemulsions
title_fullStr In Vitro Digestion of Chia Seed Oil Nanoemulsions
title_full_unstemmed In Vitro Digestion of Chia Seed Oil Nanoemulsions
title_short In Vitro Digestion of Chia Seed Oil Nanoemulsions
title_sort in vitro digestion of chia seed oil nanoemulsions
topic free fatty acids
INFOGEST
lipolysis
microfluidization
omega-3 fatty acids
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/37/1/3
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