TY - JOUR
T1 - Whey protein peptides as components of nanoemulsions
T2 - A review of emulsifying and biological functionalities.
AU - Adjonu, Randy
AU - Doran, Gregory
AU - Torley, Peter
AU - Agboola, Samson
N1 - Includes bibliographical references.
PY - 2014/2
Y1 - 2014/2
N2 - Milk proteins are used to make emulsions, and maybe used to make nanoemulsions. Nanoemulsions are a nanotechnology with food applications, and possess superior physicochemical and sensorial properties compared to macro- and microemulsions. They are also able to deliver bioactive compounds when consumed. In this review, three aspects of food nanoemulsions will be examined: (1) the production and properties of food nanoemulsions, (2) emulsifiers/surfactant (ionic, non-ionic, phospholipid, polysaccharide, and protein) used in nanoemulsions production. The suitability of proteins and protein hydrolysates as nanoemulsifiers is discussed, with a particular focus on whey protein, (3) the potential of whey protein derived peptides as both emulsifiers and bioactive compounds in nanoemulsions delivery systems. Lastly, the potential delivery of bioactive peptides and other bioactive compounds within nanoemulsion systems is also discussed.
AB - Milk proteins are used to make emulsions, and maybe used to make nanoemulsions. Nanoemulsions are a nanotechnology with food applications, and possess superior physicochemical and sensorial properties compared to macro- and microemulsions. They are also able to deliver bioactive compounds when consumed. In this review, three aspects of food nanoemulsions will be examined: (1) the production and properties of food nanoemulsions, (2) emulsifiers/surfactant (ionic, non-ionic, phospholipid, polysaccharide, and protein) used in nanoemulsions production. The suitability of proteins and protein hydrolysates as nanoemulsifiers is discussed, with a particular focus on whey protein, (3) the potential of whey protein derived peptides as both emulsifiers and bioactive compounds in nanoemulsions delivery systems. Lastly, the potential delivery of bioactive peptides and other bioactive compounds within nanoemulsion systems is also discussed.
KW - Open access version available
KW - Bioactive peptides
KW - Dual-functional peptides
KW - Nano-delivery systems
KW - Nanoemulsions
KW - Non-protein surfactants
KW - Whey protein and peptide emulsifiers
U2 - 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2013.08.034
DO - 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2013.08.034
M3 - Article
VL - 122
SP - 15
EP - 27
JO - Journal of Food Engineering
JF - Journal of Food Engineering
SN - 0260-8774
IS - 1
ER -