Stabilization of oil-water emulsions with protein concentrates from the microalga .

The present work used water-soluble protein concentrates from the microalga to stabilize sunflower oil emulsions. Microalgal cells were disrupted by sonication, and proteins were separated from the biomass using two methods, isoelectric and solvent precipitations. The protein extracts were concentrated by lyophilization, and the concentrates were used to produce emulsions with three amounts of protein concentrate (TobPC) (0.

Influence of Homogenization in the Physicochemical Quality of Human Milk and Fat Retention in Gastric Tubes.

Background: The retention of human milk nutrients in gastric tubes used to feed premature infants is a challenge to be overcome.

Research Aims: To evaluate (1) the performance of six homogenizers (mixing processor, piston valve, ultrasonic bath, ultraturrax, stirring mixer, and ultrasound probe) for the fat retention reduction in gastric tubes; (2) the influence of the best homogenization conditions on the fatty acid and protein profiles of human milk; and (3) the cost/benefit ratio for the inclusion of homogenization as a new step in human milk processing.

Methods: The influence of different levels and times of homogenization on reducing fat retention of human milk in probes was evaluated in this comparative prospective cross-sectional study.

Heteroaggregation of lipid droplets coated with sodium caseinate and lactoferrin.

Formation and characterization of droplet heteroaggregates were investigated by mixing two emulsions previously stabilized by proteins oppositely charged. Emulsions were composed of 5vol.% of sunflower oil and 95vol.