Bigels as delivery systems: Potential uses and applicability in food

A Francavilla, MG Corradini, IJ Joye - Gels, 2023 - mdpi.com
Bigels have been mainly applied in the pharmaceutical sector for the controlled release of
drugs or therapeutics. However, these systems, with their intricate structures, hold great …

Food-grade oleogels: Trends in analysis, characterization, and applicability

S Perța-Crișan, CȘ Ursachi, BD Chereji, I Tolan… - Gels, 2023 - mdpi.com
Currently, a large number of scientific articles can be found in the research literature in the
field focusing on the use of oleogels for food formulation to improve their nutritional …

Physicochemical properties and microstructure of bigels formed with gelatin and κ-carrageenan hydrogels and monoglycerides in olive oil oleogels

K Zampouni, CK Mouzakitis, A Lazaridou… - Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
The preparation and properties of novel edible bigel systems based on olive oil oleogels
structured with 15% monoglycerides and different hydrogels formed with 8, 10 or 12 …

Development of electrospun fish gelatin film containing lauroyl arginate ethyl and its application in large yellow croaker (Pseudosciaena crocea) preservation

Q Dong, L Yang, L Xiang, Y Zhao, L Li - Food Control, 2023 - Elsevier
Fish gelatin films containing lauroyl arginate ethyl (LAE) at different loading amount (0.5, 1,
1.5 and 2%, w/w) were successfully fabricated by electrospinning. Fourier transform infrared …

Structural and physical characteristics of mixed-component oleogels: Natural wax and monoglyceride interactions in different edible oils

D Dimakopoulou-Papazoglou, F Giannakaki… - Gels, 2023 - mdpi.com
Waxes and monoglycerides (MGs) added in edible oils form oleogels that can be used as an
alternative structured fat, providing healthier substitutes to saturated and trans fats in foods …

Evaluation of bigel systems as potential substitutes to partially replace pork backfat in semi-dry sausages

K Zampouni, A Filippou, K Papadimitriou, E Katsanidis - Meat Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Bigels prepared with olive oil oleogels admixed with κ-carrageenan or κ-carrageenan and
gelatin hydrogels (BG1 and BG2, respectively) were characterized with respect to …

Bigels as fat replacers in fermented sausages: Physicochemical, microbiological, sensory, and nutritional characteristics

C Siachou, K Zampouni, E Katsanidis - Gels, 2023 - mdpi.com
Olive oil bigels structured with monoglycerides, gelatin, and κ-carrageenan were designed
for the partial substitution of pork backfat in fermented sausages. Two different bigels were …

Oleogels—Innovative technological solution for the nutritional improvement of meat products

S Perța-Crișan, CȘ Ursachi, BD Chereji… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Food products contain important quantities of fats, which include saturated and/or
unsaturated fatty acids. Because of a proven relationship between saturated fat consumption …

Nisin and ε-polylysine combined treatment enhances quality of fresh-cut jackfruit at refrigerated storage

L Zeng, A Fan, G Yang, Y Nong, Y Lu, R Yang - Frontiers in Nutrition, 2024 - frontiersin.org
This study investigated the effects of nisin combined with ε-polylysine on microorganisms
and the refrigerated quality of fresh-cut jackfruit. After being treated with distilled water …

Bigels as emerging biphasic systems: properties, applications, and prospects in the food industry

E Chao, J Li, Z Duan, L Fan - Food Hydrocolloids, 2024 - Elsevier
Bigels, as emerging biphasic systems, have garnered significant attention owing to their
advantages encompassing both hydrogels and oleogels. The performance and application …