Publications by authors named "F A Perrechil"
Plant-based analogs have been developed to mimic foods from animal sources by using ingredients from vegetable sources. Among the strategies to produce plant-based structures is the gelation of mixtures between plant proteins and polysaccharides. In this study, our aim was to investigate gels of pea proteins and gellan gum with high protein concentration and the addition of salt (potassium and sodium chloride).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, an emerging respiratory pathogen. The work environment represents a high-risk factor for health professionals. Given the scarcity of protective personal equipment due to global demand, decontamination and reuse studies should be carried out.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSilk fibroin (SF) is a promising and versatile biodegradable protein for biomedical applications. This study aimed to develop a prolonged release device by incorporating SF microparticles containing dyes into SF hydrogels. The influence of dyes on incorporation and release kinetics in SF based devices were evaluated regarding their hydrophilicity, molar mass, and cationic/anionic character.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this work was to evaluate the influence of laccase and ferulic acid on the characteristics of oil-in-water emulsions stabilized by sodium caseinate at different pH (3, 5 and 7). Emulsions were prepared by high pressure homogenization of soybean oil with sodium caseinate solution containing varied concentrations of laccase (0, 1 and 5mg/mL) and ferulic acid (5 and 10mM). Laccase treatment and pH exerted a strong influence on the properties with a consequent effect on stability, structure and rheology of emulsions stabilized by Na-caseinate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Gellan microgels were created using gellan gum and hardening agents like CaCl2 or KCl, with some coated in chitosan for enhanced gastric resistance.
- The size of the microgels ranged from 70-120 μm and they mostly remained stable in water, except for the uncoated gellan/K type.
- During digestion tests, all microgels retained their size in the stomach phase, but disintegrated in the intestinal phase, suggesting they're useful for targeted delivery in the digestive system, with chitosan-coated versions showing better stability.