Advanced Gels in Food Technology

A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 710

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College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
Interests: food technology; food gel; food science

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College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China
Interests: seafood science & technology; food technology; food gel; food science
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Dear Colleagues,

Recent innovations in modern processing technology have transformed a number of scientific and industrial areas, including the food industry. Among them, gels have completely changed food processing and manufacturing in many aspects, providing innovative methods for improving food safety, quality and functionality. This innovation has promoted the shift from improving traditional technology to developing new concepts and methods to explore the application of modern processing methods in food production. Food gels are viscoelastic compounds, and several gelled items are produced across the world, having several applications in the food, drug, cosmetic and bio-medical industries. The mechanism of gelation is determined by the type of the gelling agent(s) and the conditions of gel formation. This Special Issue invites the author to publish high-quality original research or review articles on the relevant applications of nanotechnology in the field of food.

Dr. Hui Teng
Prof. Dr. Shucheng Liu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • discovery and structural characterization of novel food-derived gels
  • encapsulation and delivery of bioactive compounds using gels
  • synthesis of gel composites for food sensing, packaging and edible coatings
  • preparation of future food for ensuring food safety and quality
  • understanding the molecular interactions between food materials to produce colloidal gels
  • manufacturing of new nanomaterials for a variety of food applications through emerging processing technologies
  • nutrition and health benefits of modern processed food

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Gel Properties and Protein Structures of Minced Pork Prepared with κ-Carrageenan and Non-Meat Proteins
by Yang Ye, Fei Chen, Meimei Shi, Yang Wang, Xia Xiao and Chunmei Wu
Gels 2024, 10(5), 305; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/gels10050305 - 30 Apr 2024
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Problems with minced pork include water release and low gel strength. This study aimed to investigate the effect of treatments with κ-carrageenan (κ-CAR), egg white powder (EWP), wheat gluten (WG), soy isolate protein (SPI), and a combination of these treatments on the gel [...] Read more.
Problems with minced pork include water release and low gel strength. This study aimed to investigate the effect of treatments with κ-carrageenan (κ-CAR), egg white powder (EWP), wheat gluten (WG), soy isolate protein (SPI), and a combination of these treatments on the gel properties and protein structures of minced pork. The cooking loss and trapped water within minced pork increased when additives were incorporated; in particular, the SPI group reached 1.31 ± 0.01% and 91.42 ± 0.20%. The hardness and chewiness of minced pork reached their maximum values (38.91 ± 0.80 N, 14.73 ± 0.41 N) when the WG was added. The κ-CAR/WG-minced pork gel network structure was the densest and most stable, characterized by increased hydrophobic interactions, disulfide bonds in the mince gel, and enthalpy value. The α-helix content with κ-CAR/WG treatment decreased from 27% to 7.8%, transforming into other secondary structures. This suggests that the addition of κ-CAR/WG can be a more effective combination for improving the quality of minced pork. Full article
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