Yogurt Fortification by the Addition of Microencapsulated Stripped Weakfish () Protein Hydrolysate.

The aim of the present work was to fortify yogurt by adding a stripped weakfish ( ) protein hydrolysate obtained with the enzyme Protamex and microencapsulated by spray drying, using maltodextrin (MD) as wall material. The effects on the physicochemical properties, syneresis, texture, viscoelasticity, antioxidant and ACE inhibitory activities of yogurt after 1 and 7 days of storage were evaluated. In addition, microbiological and sensory analyses were performed.

Characterization, Bioactivity and Application of Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles in a Food Emulsion Model.

In this study, chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) were prepared by the ionic gelation technique with tripolyphosphate (TPP), and the effect of CNP composition and physicochemical characteristics were evaluated. After the synthesis optimization, CNPs were used as carriers for a fish protein hydrolysate (FPH) with bioactive properties (CNPH). The physicochemical characteristics, antioxidant capacity and antimicrobial, antihypertensive and emulsifier properties of unloaded and loaded CNPs in a food system model were studied.

Characterization, stability, and in vivo effects in Caenorhabditis elegans of microencapsulated protein hydrolysates from stripped weakfish (Cynoscion guatucupa) industrial byproducts.

This study aimed to microencapsulate protein hydrolysates from stripped weakfish (Cynoscion guatucupa) industrial byproducts produced by Alcalase (HA) and Protamex (HP) by spray drying, using maltodextrin as wall material. The physicochemical characteristics, and in vitro antioxidant and Angiotensin-I converting enzyme-inhibitory activities were evaluated during storage. Both microencapsulated hydrolysates showed spherical shape (~3.

Cellulose fibers extracted from rice and oat husks and their application in hydrogel.

The commercial cellulose fibers and cellulose fibers extracted from rice and oat husks were analyzed by chemical composition, morphology, functional groups, crystallinity and thermal properties. The cellulose fibers from rice and oat husks were used to produce hydrogels with poly (vinyl alcohol). The fibers presented different structural, crystallinity, and thermal properties, depending on the cellulose source.

Starch digestibility and molecular weight distribution of proteins in rice grains subjected to heat-moisture treatment.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the heat-moisture treatment (HMT) applied to paddy rice grains on the physicochemical properties, in vitro starch digestibility, and molecular weight distribution of proteins in rice flour. The paddy rice grains were adjusted to 13%, 16%, and 18% moisture and autoclaved at 121°C for 30 and 60min. The HMT promoted a reduction of the amylose content, the swelling power, and the solubility of the rice flour.