Effects of galactooligosaccharide glycation on the functional properties of soy protein isolate and its application in noodles

Soybean protein has high nutritional value, but its functional properties are easily affected by external factors,which limits its application in food industry. In the study, soybean protein isolate(SPI) was modified by dry heat glycation of galactooligosaccharides(GOS). The gel properties, antioxidant properties and structural changes of SPI-GOS conjugates were investigated. The application of SPI-GOS conjugates in noodles was also explored. The results observed that the glycation degree of SPI increased with the increasing reaction time. SDS-PAGE and spectral analysis showed the changes of spatial conformation of SPI after glycation. The antioxidant activity of SPI increased after glycation and DPPH radical scavenging activity of SPI-GOS peaked at 48 h of reaction. The hardness, elasticity and resilience of soybean protein gel reached their relative maximum at 48 h, 48 h and 12 h of glycation reaction, respectively. Moreover, the appropriate addition of glycated SPI improved the quality of noodles. The noodles with 4% addition of SPI-GOS had higher hardness, elasticity and tensile properties. This study will provide an effective method to modify soybean protein and expand the use of soybean protein in food industry.

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE(SPI)/MONTMORILLONITE(MMT) BIONANOCOMPOSITES

The bionanocomposites of soy protein isolate(SPI)/montmorillonite(MMT) have been prepared successfully via simple melt mixing,in which MMT was used as nanofiller and glycerol was used as plasticizer.Their structures and properties were characterized with X-ray diffraction(XRD),differential scanning calorimetry(DSC),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),thermogravimetric analysis and tensile testing.XRD、TEM and SEM results indicated that the MMT layers could be easily intercalated by the SPI matrix even by simpl...

Isolated Soy Protein-Based Diet Ameliorates Glycemia and Antioxidants Enzyme Activities in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes

The objective of this study was to evaluate the changes induced by isolated soy protein (ISP)-based diet on glycemia and oxidative stress biomarkers in diabetic rats. Fifteen male Wistar rats (35 ± 4 g, aged 21 days) were assigned to three groups: Casein (C group), which received casein-based diet during experimental protocol;Diabetic treated with Casein (D + C group) that received casein-based diet before and after diabetes induction;Diabetic treated with ISP (D + S group) that received casein-based diet before diabetes induction and after received ISP-based diet for the experimental protocol. Diabetes was induced by a single dose of streptozotocin (50 mg/kg body weight i.v.). After three weeks of dietary treatment, total nitrates, lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzyme activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione-S-transferase (GST) were measured in heart homogenates. ISP-based diet promoted an improvement in the glycemic levels of diabetic rats compared with casein-based diet (362 ± 25 vs 461 ± 30 mg/dL). CAT activity demonstrated a significant decrease in D + C and D + S groups. D + S group presented a significant increase in SOD and GST activities. Lipid peroxidation was not different among experimental groups. The overall results suggested the potential benefits of ISP-based diet consumption to improve the life quality of diabetic patients.

Soy Protein Isolate Non-Isocyanates Polyurethanes(NIPU)Wood Adhesives

Soy-protein isolate(SPI)was used to prepare non-isocyanate polyurethane(NIPU)thermosetting adhesives for wood panels by reacting it with dimethyl carbonate(DMC)and hexamethylene diamine.Both linear as well as branched oligomers were obtained and identified,indicating how such oligomer structures could further cross-link to form a hardened network.Unusual structures were observed,namely carbamic acid-derived urethane linkages coupled with lactam structures.The curing of the adhesive was followed by thermomechanical analysis(TMA).It appeared to follow a two stages process:First,at a lower temperature(maximum 130℃),the growth of linear oligomers occurred,finally forming a physically entangled network.This appeared to collapse and disentangle,causing a decrease of MOE,as the temperature increases.This appears to be due to the ever more marked Brownian movements of the linear oligomer chains with the increase of the temperature.Second,chemical cross-linking of the chains appeared to ensue,forming a hardened network.This was shown by the thermomechanical analysis(TMA)showing two distinct MOE maxima peaks,one around 130℃ and the other around 220℃,with a very marked MOE decrease between the two.Plywood panels were prepared and bonded with the SPI-NIPU wood adhesive and the results obtained are presented.The adhesive appeared to pass comfortably the requirements for dry strength of relevant standards,showing to be suitable for interior grade plywood panels.It did not pass the requirements for wet tests.However,addition of 15%of glycerol diglycidyl ether improved the wet tests results but still not enough to satisfy the standards requirements.

Effect of ionic strength and mixing ratio on complex coacervation of soy protein isolate/Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide

Soy protein isolate(SPI)is a commercial protein with balanced amino acids,while the poor solubility impedes its use in traditional foods.To overcome the problem,the complex coacervation of SPI/Flammulina velutipes polysaccharide(FVP)were investigated.Initial results revealed that the suitable amounts of FVP contributed to reducing the turbidity of SPI solution.Under electrostatic interaction,the formation of SPI/FVP coacervates were spontaneous and went through a nucleation and growth process.Low salt concentration(C_(NaCl)=10,50 mmol/L)led to an increase in the critical pH values(pHc,pHφ1)while the critical pH values decreased when C_(NaCl)≥100 mmol/L.The concentration of NaCl ions increased the content ofα-helix.With the increase of FVP,the critical pH values decreased and the content ofβ-sheet increased through electrostatic interaction.At SPI/FVP ratio of 10:1 and 15:1,the complex coacervation of SPI/FVP were saturated,and the coacervates had the same storage modulus value.SPI/FVP coacervates exhibited solid-like properties and presented the strongest storage modulus at C_(NaCl)=50 mmol/L.The optimal pH,SPI/FVP ratio and NaCl concentration of complex coacervation were collected,and the coacervates demonstrated a valuable application potential to protect and deliver bioactives and food ingredients.

Soy Protein Isolate Film by Incorporating Mandelic Acid as Well as Through Fermentation Mediated by Bacillus Subtilis

Soy protein isolate(SPI)biopolymeric films were prepared by adding different contents of mandelic acid(1 to 5%wrt SPI)to glycerol plasticized SPI by solution casting method.Also,SPI was fermented by Bacillus subtilis to get fermented SPI films by solution casting.Molecular mass determination of mandelic acid incorporated and fermented SPI films was carried out by sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis(SDS-PAGE).Mandelic acid incorporated and fermented SPI films were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),dynamic mechanical analysis(DMA),tensile strength,water uptake and optical transmittance studies.Results indicated that incorporation of mandelic acid in SPI resulted in high tensile strength(8.03 MPa)and highα-relaxation(Tα)as well as low water uptake.On the other hand,films cannot be prepared from fermented SPI with SPI contents of 8%and 12%.However,film from fermented SPI with 16%SPI content could be prepared but it exhibited low tensile strength(3.18 MPa)and low Tαas well as high water uptake.The resulting mandelic acid incorporated SPI films were also subjected to antimicrobial studies.At all the concentration of mandelic acid,we can easily observe the antimicrobial effect in mandelic acid incorporated SPI films unlike fermented SPI films.This work will be helpful in fabricating antimicrobial SPI film from renewable resources.

ZnSe Nanoparticles Reinforced Biopolymeric Soy Protein Isolate Film

ZnSe nanoparticles have been synthesized by microwave assisted method by using zinc chloride,selenium powder and ethylene diamine.The synthesized nanoparticles have been characterized structurally by FT-IR and XRD as well as morphological characterization was done by scanning electron microscope(SEM).The crystallite size after synthesis was obtained around 30 nm for pure ZnSe nanocrystallites.However,from SEM micrograph,agglomerated ZnSe nanoparticles of irregular shapes were observed.The as-synthesized ZnSe nanoparticles at different contents(1 to 5%w/w w.r.t SPI)were incorporated into soy protein isolate(SPI)to produce reinforced SPI films by solution casting method.The ZnSe nanoparticles incorporated SPI suspensions were subjected to molecular mass and specific conductivity studies.Neat and ZnSe nanoparticles incorporated SPI films were structurally and mechanically characterized by FT-IR and tensile properties,respectively.Transmittance and water uptake studies were also carried out for ZnSe nanoparticles incorporated SPI films.The tensile strength and modulus increased from 5.80 MPa to 10.06 MPa and 18.84 MPa to 94.70 MPa with the increase in the contents of ZnSe nanoparticles from 0 to 5%.Moreover,the results also revealed a good antibacterial effect in ZnSe nanoparticles incorporated SPI film.The main application of nanoparticles incorporated SPI film will be in the area of biodegradable packaging.

Rheological Properties of Soy Protein Isolate and Polyurethane in the PAN/DMSO Solution

The rheological properties of soy protein isolate （SPI） and polyurethane （PU） in the PAN/DMSO solution were investigated in this study. The results showed that all these solutions possessed pseudo-plastic solution properties. There are opposite effects of SPI and PU in the PAN/DMSO solution. Their apparent viscosity, degree of non-Newtonian fluid, and extent of structuralization of blend system increase with the addition of SPI, whereas, all of these decrease with the addition of PU. Moreover, the theological properties of PAN/DMSO solution were affected when SPI and PU were added equally, and SPI presented more effect when the proportion of ingredient was less, and PU presented more effect when the proportion of ingredient was more.

Drying kinetics of soy protein isolate-corn starch film during preparation and its moisture adsorption characteristics during storage

To better understand the mass transfer process of moisture in the soy protein isolate-corn starch(SPI-CS)films during preparation and storage process,the drying kinetics model of SPI-CS films with different formation conditions during the drying process and the moisture adsorption characteristics of the SPI-CS films under different humidity conditions were investigated.Within the range of experimental conditions,the moisture migration rule in the SPI-CS films during the drying preparation was combined with the Page model which was expressed as MR=exp(-kt^(n)).It was found that the adsorption equilibrium needed shorter time(about 3 h)when the SPI-CS films existed in the environment with lower humidity(RH<54%).Additionally,the secondorder adsorption kinetic equation was successful to describe the moisture adsorption characteristic of the SPICS films during storage under different humidity conditions.

Completely Green Synthesis of Ag Nanoparticles Stabilized by Soy Protein Isolate under UV Irradiation

A completely green pathway for the preparation of Ag nanoparticles was proposed, by using soy protein isolate （SPI） as stabilizer under UV irradiation and H2O as the environmentally benign solvent throughout the preparation. Transmission electronic microscopy （TEM） and zeta potential characterization results indicated that the Ag nanoparticles were stable and well dispersed with an average diameter about 13 nm, and X-ray diffraction （XRD） analysis of SPI/Ag composite nanoparticles confirmed the formation of metallic silver. UV-Vis spectrum showed that the Ag nanoparticles dispersion solution had the maximum absorbance at about 430 nm due to surface plasmon resonance of the Ag nanoparticles. Infrared spectroscopy confirmed that the polypeptide backbone of SPI was not cleaved during the conjugation process and that some active amino groups were oxidized. The SPI/Ag composite nanoparticles have excellent antibacterial activity against two representative bacteria, staphylococcus aureus （Gram positive） and escherichia coli （Gram negative） in the presence of SPI.

Study on the Hydrogen Bond Interaction Between Soy Protein Isolate and Glycerol Using Two-Dimensional Correlation Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

A series of soy protein isolate(SPI)films plasticized by glycerol(Gly)were studied using attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(ATR/FTIR).Perturbation-correlation movingwindow two-dimensional(PCMW2D)and two-dimensional correlation(2DCOS)analyses were applied to the amideⅠband and thus the hydrogen bond interaction between SPI and Gly was systematically investigated.When Gly concentrations were in the range 0~35%,the hydrogen bond amongβ-sheets was replaced by the one between SPI chain and Gly molecule,which caused these protein chains being changed toα-helix.However,the transformation ofβ-sheet toα-helix was saturated and both of them tend to change to random coil when Gly concentrations were in the range 35%~60%.

Comparison of Interfacial and Foaming Properties of Soy and Whey Protein Isolates

A comparative study on the foaming properties and behavior at the air-water interface of soy and whey protein isolates were made, Foams were obtained by the method of gas bubbling. The initial rate of passage of liquid to the foam （vi） and the maximum volume of liquid incorporated to the foam （VLEmax） were determined. The destabilization process of the formed foams was analyzed by a biphasic second order equation. Measurements of equilibrium surface tension （water/air） and surface rheological properties were carried out in a dynamic drop tensiometer. The foaming capacity （vi and VLEmax） and the stability of foams prepared with the whey protein isolates （WPI） were better than those formulated with the soy protein isolates （SPI）. WPI foams were more stable showing the lower values of rate constants of gravity drainage and disproportion. There were significant differences （P 〈 0.05） in the dilatational modulus in the surface rheology measurements, which were higher at the interface with WPI, implying greater resistance of the film formed to collapse and disproportion. In conclusion, WPI formed better and more stable foams than the SPI.

Effect of Pressurized Soy Protein Isolate upon the Growth and Antioxidants Functions of SD Rat

The objective of this study is to specify the effect of pressurized soy protein isolate (pSPI), upon the physical development, growth hormones and antioxidants functions of SD rats. The methodology depends on the selection of one hundred male SD rats, divided randomly into 5 groups. Each group consists of 20 rats. The groups will be defined as one blank control group, three groups with pSPI at low, medium and high doses and another control group with native soy protein isolates (nSPI). Low, medium and high doses are represented by 0.333 g/kg, 1.667 g/kg and 3.333 g/kg pSPI per weight, respectively. The native soy protein isolate is represented by 3.333 g/kg nSPI per weight. In every group, four animals will be taken out to collect the blood samples and analyze insulin like growth factor-I, growth hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, thyroxine and triiodothyronin. The other SD rats will be subjected to feeding for 63 consecutive days. The body weight, the body length and food intake of each rat are measured. The total antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde and Glutathione Peroxidase in liver and serum of each rat will be analyzed. The results indicated that the groups with medium and high dose of pSPI result in an obvious increase in the body weight, body length and food utilization rate of SD rats. Also, pSPI has a great effect on the growth and antioxidants functions of SD rat.

Soy protein isolate(SPI)-hemin complex nanoparticles as a novel water-soluble iron-fortifier:Fabrication,formation mechanism and in vitro bioavailability

Hemin is recognized as a superior biological iron-fortifier in the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia.Nevertheless,free hemin could have low bioavailability due to its insolubility in intestinal fluid after passing through the digestive tract,so hemin as a direct fortifier is not as effective as it should be.In this study,a novel hemin-delivery system with good water-solubility was developed by fabricating soy protein isolate(SPI)-hemin complex nanoparticles through pH-driven method,and the formation mechanism and bioavailability were also investigated.Hemin could bind to SPI and form nanoparticles with a diameter ranging from 100 to 300 nm in the process of pH dropping from 12.0 to 7.0,and thereby significantly improve the water-solubility of hemin.It was proved that the nanoparticles were produced mainly through hydrophobic interaction between SPI and hemin,and driven by entropy.The results from in vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion experiments indicated that bioavailability of hemin was also significantly improved(P<0.05),and the value in SPI-hemin nanoparticles reached nearly 80%at the concentrations of 1.0%(w/v)SPI and 0.25%(w/v)hemin.SPI-hemin nanoparticles could be an innovation for improving the solubility and bioavailability of hemin and an easily acceptable candidate for the design of novel iron-fortified foods.

HPAN/SPI水凝胶纤维的pH刺激响应性能

探索了聚丙烯腈(PAN)和大豆分离蛋白(SPI)在NaOH水溶液中进行PAN碱解,然后挤到凝固浴中凝固、交联,制备水解聚丙烯腈(HPAN)/SPI水凝胶纤维的方法。通过测定凝胶纤维的平衡溶胀伸长率和溶胀伸长率,观察到HPAN/SPI水凝胶纤维的滞后和可逆的伸长/收缩行为,同时在不同组成的凝胶纤维中,随着PAN含量的逐渐增大,水凝胶纤维的响应速率呈现由小到大然后减小的变化规律,当 mPAN /mSPI =6/4时有最好的响应性能。

可食性SPI/HPC膜的性能

研究了不同浓度的羟丙基纤维素(HPC)对大豆分离蛋白(SPI)膜性能的影响。结果表明,HPC的添加浓度对SPI膜的性能有显著影响。在SPI膜中添加HPC后,膜的抗拉强度明显增加,透光率降低,表面疏水性增大。这表明HPC和SPI分子之间发生了强的相互作用,进一步影响膜的性能。

制备条件和测定方法对SPI凝胶特性测定结果的影响

对影响大豆分离蛋白凝胶的形成因素进行了研究。蛋白质浓度、pH、温度和加热时间对所形成凝胶的质构特性都有较大的影响。在形成凝胶的最佳条件下制备凝胶,采用物性仪和一种简易的测定凝胶脆度的方法对几种不同大豆分离蛋白制备的凝胶的脆度进行测定,结果表明,两种方法测定结果无显著性差异,说明这种简易的测定方法可用于评价大豆分离蛋白的凝胶特性。

SPI凝胶颗粒制备及其Pickering高内相乳液特性研究

制备了大豆分离蛋白(Soy protein isolate,SPI)凝胶颗粒,并使用该颗粒制备了稳定的Pickering高内相乳液。通过粒径和ζ-电位测定、冷冻扫描电镜和光学显微镜观察以及外观分析,以流变特性为指标,对SPI凝胶颗粒和Pickering高内相乳液特性进行研究。结果表明,SPI凝胶颗粒的粒径和ζ-电位随pH值的变化而变化,当SPI凝胶颗粒pH值为4.0~5.0时,临近SPI等电点,ζ-电位的绝对值最小,此时凝胶颗粒相互聚集,不能成功制备稳定的高内相乳液。在pH值为9.0时,大豆分离蛋白凝胶颗粒紧密结合在一起,呈凝胶网络状结构。在碱性条件下,蛋白质质量分数为1.00%、内相体积分数为78%~82%时,可以制备稳定的Pickering高内相乳液。通过增加内相体积分数,使大豆分离蛋白凝胶颗粒稳定的Pickering乳液体系分布更加均匀,不易发生聚集,形成更加致密稳定的多孔结构,且具有更强的弹性凝胶乳液特性。

不同均质次数SPI-维生素D3纳米粒子结构与性质研究

为了提高维生素D3的光稳定性,采用高压均质技术制备大豆分离蛋白(SPI)维生素D3纳米粒子,研究了均质次数对SPI维生素D3纳米粒子中SPI结构和维生素D3光稳定性的影响。结果表明:与对照样品相比,高压均质2次时,SPI维生素D3纳米粒子负载率提高了27.7%,平均粒径由145.20 nm减小至82.00 nm,浊度逐渐减小,粒径分布更均一;SPI维生素D3纳米粒子中SPI的表面疏水性增大,内源荧光光谱荧光强度增强;傅里叶红外光谱结果显示,高压均质后SPI维生素D3纳米复合物的二级结构发生改变,当均质次数不超过2次时,α-螺旋和β-折叠逐渐转变成β-转角,均质次数为3、4次时,样品发生了不溶性聚集;经过2次高压均质处理后,样品中维生素D3的光稳定性显著提高,与对照样品相比,紫外线照射4 h后维生素D3的质量分数提高了166.6%。本研究表明,采用高压均质技术制备SPI维生素D3纳米粒子是提高维生素D3光稳定性的有效方法。

PPC/SPI复合膜的制备与性质

以大豆分离蛋白(soy protein isolate,SPI)、聚丙撑碳酸酯(poly(propylene carbonate),PPC)为原料,甘油为增塑剂,采取挤压成膜的方法制备PPC/SPI复合膜,并研究PPC与SPI的质量比对复合膜的力学性质、不透明性、耐水性(吸水性和水溶性)的影响以及分析复合膜的热特性和结构。结果表明:随着PPC与SPI质量比(1.0∶1、1.5∶1、2.0∶1、2.5∶1、3.0∶1)的增加,复合膜的柔韧性增强,不透明度增加,吸水率成下降趋势,膜的质量损失率显著降低;同时PPC/SPI复合膜具有良好的热稳定性和稳定、致密均一的结构。