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Effects of Anthocyanins from Purple Sweet Potato on Structural Properties of Wheat Gluten Proteins and Quality of Dumpling Wrappers
Food Science 2022, 43(14): 14-21
Published: 25 July 2022
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In this study, dumpling wrappers were made from wheat flour with different amounts of purple sweet potato anthocyanins (PSPA) added. The structural characteristics of wheat gluten proteins and the quality of dumpling wrappers were investigated using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, laser confocal Raman spectroscopy, a rheometer, and a texture analyzer. The results showed that the antioxidant activity of dumpling wrappers was improved by adding different amounts of PSPA. The interaction between PSPA added at levels of 0.1%–0.4% and wheat gluten proteins gradually increased the α-helix content and enhanced the orderliness and stability of the gluten network, thereby improving the hardness, chewability and tensile resistance and reducing the cooking loss of dumpling wrappers. However, when the addition amount increased to 0.8%, the reducibility and antioxidant properties of polyphenols played a major role in the destruction of disulfide bonds, thereby weakening the gluten network, reducing the hardness, thus increasing the cooking loss of dumpling wrappers.

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Preparation and Microrheological Properties of Deaminated Potato Protein Emulsion
Food Science 2023, 44(2): 94-100
Published: 25 January 2023
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Potato protein deaminated for different durations (0, 0.5, 3, 6 and 12 h) were used to prepare emulsions, and the products obtained were evaluated for droplet size distribution, emulsion stability, microrheological properties and microstructure. The results showed that the droplet volume mean diameter and Turbiscan stability index (TSI) of the emulsion decreased first and then increased with increasing deamidation time. The emulsions with potato protein deaminated for 3 and 6 h exhibited uniform droplet size distribution and good stability, which may be because the increased electrostatic repulsion between the modified protein emulsion droplets prevented their aggregation. The droplet size of the emulsion with potato protein deaminated for 12 h increased and the stability decreased, which may be because of the decreased charge repulsion force and consequent droplet aggregation. The microrheological analysis showed that the emulsion with potato protein deaminated for 6 h had the highest macroscopic viscosity index (MVI) value and the highest viscosity, and the speed of droplet movement was slowed down. There was a strong force between the emulsion droplets, which made the system more stable. This study can provide a reference for further research and development of potato protein products in order to improve the utilization rate of potato protein and expand the application range.

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