Publications by authors named "Sergio de Jesus Calva-Estrada"

A novel nanocomposite whey protein-based film with nanoemulsified cocoa liquor (CL) was prepared using one-stage microfluidization to evaluate the emulsion properties and the effect of CL on the film properties by response surface methodology (RSM). The results indicated that the number of cycles by microfluidization had a significant effect ( < 0.05) on the particle size and polydispersity of the nanoemulsion, with a polyphenol retention of approximately 83%.

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Two artisanal fermentation processes for cocoa beans with different turning start times (24 h and 48 h) were studied. The aromatic profile of cocoa turned every 24 h (B1) displayed volatile compounds associated with fermented, bready, and fruity aromas. When cocoa beans were fermented with a different turning technique with a start time of 48 h (B2), they provided volatile compounds mainly associated with descriptors of floral, woody, sweet, fruity and chocolate aromas.

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