Physicochemical Properties and Stability of Emulsions Containing Carotenoid-Rich Pumpkin Extract, Whey Protein Concentrate and Carboxymethylcellulose

Nor Hayati Ibrahim, Tan Kang Yi, Suaidah Mohd Isa, Nabilah Abdul Hadi, Asma’ Ali

Abstract

A response surface methodology with a central composite design was employed to investigate the effects of Carotenoid-Rich Pumpkin Extract (CE), Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC), and Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) on the physicochemical properties and stability of emulsions. The WPC-CMC synergism resulted in the formation of a thick layer around the droplets, thus improving the emulsion system. The optimum levels of CE, WPC, and CMC were determined to be 6.00, 2.00, and 0.87%, respectively, to provide the desired emulsion with a pH of 4.18, a carotenoid degradation stability index of 0.88, a peroxide formation stability index of 0.77, and an apparent viscosity of 0.61 Pa.s.

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Authors

Nor Hayati Ibrahim
yati@umt.edu.my (Primary Contact)
Tan Kang Yi
Suaidah Mohd Isa
Nabilah Abdul Hadi
Asma’ Ali
IbrahimN. H., YiT. K., IsaS. M., HadiN. A., & Ali A. (2023). Physicochemical Properties and Stability of Emulsions Containing Carotenoid-Rich Pumpkin Extract, Whey Protein Concentrate and Carboxymethylcellulose. Jurnal Gizi Dan Pangan, 18(Supp.1), 87-89. https://doi.org/10.25182/jgp.2023.18.Supp.1.87-89

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