Influence of milk fat globule membrane and milk protein concentrate treated by ultrasound on the structural and emulsifying stability of mimicking human fat emulsions

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Highlights

  • The functional properties of MPL and MPC were modified by ultrasound.

  • The best ultrasonic time to improve MPL and MPC were 3 min and 6 min.

  • Store for 10 days, the encapsulation efficiency of treated emulsions reached 80%.

  • The emulsifying stability of MPL emulsion was superior to MPC emulsion.

Abstract

The primary objective of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of ultrasonic treatment time on the particle size, molecular weight, microstructure and solubility of milk fat globule membrane (rich in phospholipid, MPL) and milk protein concentrate (MPC). The mimicking human fat emulsions were prepared using modified proteins and compound vegetable oil and the structural, emulsifying properties and encapsulation efficiency of emulsions were evaluated. After ultrasonic treatment, the cavitation caused particle size decreased and structure change of both MPL and MPC, resulting in the enhancement of protein solubility. While, there was no significant change in molecular weight. Modified proteins by ultrasonic may cause a reduction in particle size and an improvement in emulsifying stability and encapsulation efficiency of emulsions. The optimal ultrasonic time to improve functional properties of MPL emulsion and MPC emulsion were 3 min and 6 min, respectively. The emulsifying stability of MPL emulsion was superior to MPC emulsion, which indicated that MPL is more suitable as membrane material to simulate human fat. Therefore, the obtained results can provide basis for quality control of infant formula.

Keywords

Ultrasound
Milk fat globule membrane
Milk protein concentrate
Mimicking human fat emulsion
Emulsifying stability

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