
Foods, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(9), С. 1555 - 1555
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2025
To enhance Lactobacillus paracei F50 viability during spray drying and long-term storage, this study evaluates whey protein (WP) crosslinked with four polysaccharides (κ-carrageenan (KC), xanthan gum (XG), low-methoxyl pectin (LMP), sodium alginate (SA)) for the first time as protective matrices L. paracasei drying. The kinds of wall materials were compared by various characterization methods. Among them, WP-κ-carrageenan (WP-KC) composite exhibited optimal performance, forming a uniform microcapsule high colloidal stability. After drying, WP-KC achieved highest viable cell density (9.62 lg CFU/g) survival rate (91.85%). Notably, maintained above 8.68 CFU/g after 120 days storage at 4 °C, surpassing other formulations. Structural analysis showed that was completely encapsulated without breaking or leaking confirmed molecular interaction between WP KC. Under condition temperatures (≤142.63 °C), material does not undergo any endothermic exothermic process is in state thermodynamic equilibrium, excellent stability good dispersion. Additionally, microcapsules enhanced resistance to thermal stress (55-75 °C) UV irradiation, higher than free cells. These results highlight an industrially encapsulation system improving probiotic functional foods, offering critical insights into polysaccharide-protein interactions optimized delivery systems.
Язык: Английский