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ArticleJournal of food science2026

Stable Emulsions Constructed From Whey Protein Isolate-Arabinogalactan Conjugates: Preparation, Characterization, and β-Carotene Loading.

Tingting Gao, Benxiu Xiao, Guibin Zheng, Jingwen Chen, Aohan Feng, Qiankun Liu, Shaoxiao Zeng, Baodong Zheng, Haoran Chen

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Tingting GaoCollege of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
Benxiu XiaoCollege of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
Guibin ZhengCollege of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
Jingwen ChenCollege of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
Aohan FengCollege of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
Qiankun LiuCollege of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
Shaoxiao ZengCollege of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
Baodong ZhengCollege of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.
Haoran ChenCollege of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0167-6641

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Technology Innovation Special Fund of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University KFB24089
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Abstract

In this study, the results indicated that whey protein isolate-arabinogalactan (WPI-AG) conjugate emulsion exhibited optimal stability at pH 7.0 with a 25% oil phase volume fraction (φ), demonstrating the highest absolute zeta-potential value, the lowest interfacial tension, and excellent viscoelastic properties. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) verified the development of a compact interfacial layer with high coverage. Furthermore, ultrasonication strengthened the stability of β-carotene-loaded WPI-AG oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions via mechanical shear, which reduced droplet size, increased the absolute zeta potential, and optimized the overall interfacial structure. These structural improvements led to significant enhancements in both physical stability (resistance to ionic, thermal, and pH stresses) and chemical stability (during storage and against light exposure). The 400 W treatment group indicated the most pronounced effects, with the highest cumulative release rate of β-carotene during in vitro digestion and a bioaccessibility of 81.98% ± 2.1%, which was markedly higher than that of the control group (49.55% ± 4.31%, p < 0.05). This work offers a theoretical basis for fabricating natural stable emulsions as delivery vehicles for lipophilic bioactive substances.

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beta CaroteneGalactansWhey ProteinsEmulsionsHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationParticle SizeViscosityarabinogalactanbeta CaroteneEmulsionsGalactansWhey Proteinsbioaccessibilityemulsionin vitro digestionwhey protein isolate–arabinogalactan conjugateβ‐carotene

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PMID42439285
PMCPMC13359271

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