Innovative Gliadin/Glutenin and Modified Potato Starch Green Composites: Chemistry, Structure, and Functionality Induced by Processing

Autor: Mikael Gällstedt, Faraz Muneer, Carolin Menzel, Larbi Rhazi, Ramune Kuktaite, Mikael S. Hedenqvist, Kristine Koch, Tomás S. Plivelic, Mariette Andersson
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 4:6332-6343
ISSN: 2168-0485
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.6b00892
Popis: In this study, we combined two wheat proteins, gliadin (Gli)/glutenin (GT), and modified potato starch (MPS) into composites using extrusion. In the Gli/GT–MPS composites, we studied the structural dynamics of proteins and starch, protein–starch interactions, protein properties, and composite morphology in relation to mechanical and barrier properties. Materials with different ratios of Gli/GT and MPS were extruded using either glycerol or glycerol–water at 110 and 130 °C. For the first time, a hierarchical hexagonal structure of Gli proteins was observed in Gli–MPS composite at both extrusion temperatures. The higher temperature (130 °C) induced a higher degree of protein cross-links, an increase in the polymer size, and formation of β-sheets compared to 110 °C. The combination of plasticizers (glycerol and water) favored a micro-structural morphology with improved gelatinization of starch, processability, as well as strength, stiffness, and extensibility of GT–MPS composites. The highest amount of the o...
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