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Real-Time Determination of Structural Changes of Sodium Caseinate-Stabilized Emulsions Containing Pectin Using High Resolution Ultrasonic Spectroscopy

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The interactions that lead to structure transitions in oil-in-water emulsions were investigated using high-resolution ultrasonic spectroscopy. High methoxyl pectin (HMP) was added to the emulsions at various concentrations and the dynamics of aggregation induced by changes in pH were observed. Two independent ultrasonic parameters, velocity and attenuation, were measured as a function of time or pH. At pH 6.8, both velocity and attenuation of sound changed as a function of HMP concentration. During acidification, caused by the addition of glucono-δ-lactone, there were small changes in the overall ultrasonic velocity, but it was possible to relate these changes to the structural changes in the emulsion. The values of ultrasonic attenuation decreased at high pH with increasing amount of HMP, indicating changes in the flocculation state of the oil droplets caused by depletion forces. During acidification at pH 5.4, emulsions containing HMP showed a steep increase in the ultrasonic attenuation, and this pH corresponds to the pH of association of HMP with the casein-covered oil droplets. The adsorption of HMP onto the interface causes a rearrangement of the oil droplets, and the emulsions containing sufficient amounts of HMP no longer gel at acid pH. This is well described by the ultrasonic attenuation changes in the various emulsions. This research demonstrated for the first time that ultrasonic spectroscopy can be employed for in situ monitoring and analysis of acid-induced destabilization of food emulsions.

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We thank CpKelco for donating the unstandardized pectins. The research was funded by the Natural Science and Engineering Council of Canadá and the Ontário Dairy Council.

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    Jinru Liu, Marcela Alexander, Edita Verespej & Milena Corredig

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Liu, J., Alexander, M., Verespej, E. et al. Real-Time Determination of Structural Changes of Sodium Caseinate-Stabilized Emulsions Containing Pectin Using High Resolution Ultrasonic Spectroscopy. Food Biophysics 2, 67–75 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11483-007-9032-9

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