Microstructure and rheology of globular protein gels in the presence of gelatin

The microstructure and rheological response of globular protein gels (whey protein isolate (WPI) and soy protein isolate (SPI)) in the presence of gelatin (type A, type B and hydrolyzed type A) was investigated. Microstructural information was obtained using a combination of confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and spin echo small-angle...

Relating water holding of ovalbumin gels to aggregate structure

To increase understanding of water holding in heat-set ovalbumin gels, the relation between aggregate structure (both in solution and in gels) and gel coarseness or gel stiffness is studied. The aggregate morphology obtained by preparation of ovalbumin gels between pH 5.8 and 6.8 differs, as shown by a combination of light scattering, confocal...

Characterizing Length Scales that Determine the Mechanical Behavior of gels from Crosslinked Casein Micelles

Mechanical behavior of a protein gel plays a large role in sensory properties. Despite the large amount of research on caseins, the origin of the mechanical behavior is not well understood yet. To determine the length scales that are relevant for the mechanical behavior of casein gels, casein micelles were crosslinked with increasing amount of...