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ArticleGels (Basel, Switzerland)2026

In Vitro Digestibility and Structural Evaluation of Pea Protein-Based Emulsion-Filled Gels Designed for Dysphagia-Friendly Nutrition.

Ieva Bartkuvienė, Viktorija Eisinaitė, Evren Golge, Vilma Petrikaitė, Daiva Leskauskaitė

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Article in Gels (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Ieva BartkuvienėDepartment of Food Science and Technology, Kaunas University of Technology, LT-50254 Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID 0000-0003-1748-6636
Viktorija EisinaitėDepartment of Food Science and Technology, Kaunas University of Technology, LT-50254 Kaunas, Lithuania.
Evren GolgeDepartment of Nanotechnology Engineering, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas 58140, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-0195-0070
Vilma PetrikaitėLaboratory of Drug Targets Histopathology, Institute of Cardiology, Lithuanian University of Health Science, Sukilėlių pr. 13, LT-50162 Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID 0000-0002-4106-5535
Daiva LeskauskaitėDepartment of Food Science and Technology, Kaunas University of Technology, LT-50254 Kaunas, Lithuania.ORCID 0000-0003-3107-6756

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Lietuvos Mokslo Taryba S-A-UEI-23-1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study examined the structural, rheological, and digestive properties of plant-based emulsion-filled gels (EFGs) formulated for dysphagia-friendly nutrition. EFGs were created using a pea protein-κ-carrageenan (PP-κ-CAR) matrix that incorporated oil droplets stabilized by pea protein (EFG-PP), soy lecithin (EFG-PP/LEC), or mono-/diglycerides (EFG-PP/MDG). All formulations met the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative Level 6 requirements and showed improved viscoelastic properties compared to the hydrogel control. The interfacial composition determined how the oil droplets influenced the gel network, with droplets in EFG-PP and EFG-PP/MDG contributing to greater reinforcement, whereas those in EFG-PP/LEC resulted in a weaker and more deformable structure. Among the formulations, EFG-PP/LEC demonstrated the most suitable properties for dysphagia management, including the lowest yield stress, softest texture, and highest protein hydrolysis (54%) and free fatty acid release (7.35 µmol/mL). These effects were associated with weaker oil-matrix interactions and greater enzymatic accessibility. The findings highlight the importance of interfacial design in tailoring EFG structure and digestibility for safe, energy-dense diets for individuals with dysphagia.

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dysphagiaemulsion-filled gelinterfacial compositionin vitro digestionmicrostructureproteinsrheology

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PMCPMC13115537

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