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Multiscale analysis of monoglyceride oleogels during storage
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  • Kato Rondou,
  • Fien De Witte,
  • Tom Rimaux,
  • Wim Dewinter,
  • Koen Dewettinck,
  • Jan Verwaeren,
  • Filip Van Bockstaele
Kato Rondou
Ghent University

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Fien De Witte
Ghent University
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Tom Rimaux
Vandemoortele R&D Centre
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Wim Dewinter
Vandemoortele R&D Centre
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Koen Dewettinck
Ghent University
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Jan Verwaeren
Ghent University
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Filip Van Bockstaele
Ghent University
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Abstract

Oleogelation offers the possibility to reduce the saturated fatty acid (SAFA) content while maintaining the desired organoleptic properties. Hereby, SAFA are replaced by other structurants which can create a three-dimensional network that immobilizes the liquid oil. Depending on the type of structurants, different structuring routes are identified. The use of monoglycerides (MAGs) as structurants is a promising approach thanks to their great self-assembling properties. However, implementation into the food industry is still hampered due to insufficient characterization. This research includes a multiscale analysis of two dynamically produced MAG-based oleogels as a function of the storage time (up to 8 weeks). Slight differences in the production process resulted in differences in techno-functional properties between the MAG-based oleogels MO1 and MO2. MO1 consisted of larger crystals, which resulted in a lower rigidity, lower stability and lower oil binding capacity compared to the other oleogel (MO2). On the nanoscale, it was found that the crystal nanoplatelets (CNPs) of MO1 contained a higher number of lamellae compared to the MO2. Additionally, the results obtained with ultra-small angle X-ray scattering indicated a larger equivalent diameter for the CNPs of MO1. As a function of the storage time, both oleogels did not show major structural changes up to 8 weeks of storage.
11 Feb 2022Submitted to Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society
11 Feb 2022Submission Checks Completed
11 Feb 2022Assigned to Editor
16 Feb 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
04 Apr 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
18 Apr 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Major
13 Jul 20221st Revision Received
13 Jul 2022Submission Checks Completed
13 Jul 2022Assigned to Editor
15 Jul 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
12 Aug 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
22 Aug 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
26 Aug 20222nd Revision Received
26 Aug 2022Submission Checks Completed
26 Aug 2022Assigned to Editor
06 Sep 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
06 Sep 2022Editorial Decision: Accept