Impact of acoustic cavitation on food emulsions

Ultrason Sonochem. 2016 May:30:98-102. doi: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2015.11.013. Epub 2015 Nov 12.

Abstract

The work explores the experimental and theoretical aspects of emulsification capability of ultrasound to deliver stable emulsions of sunflower oil in water and meat sausages. In order to determine optimal parameters for direct ultrasonic emulsification of food emulsions, a model was developed based on the stability of emulsion droplets in acoustic cavitation field. The study is further extended to investigate the ultrasound induced changes to the inherent properties of raw materials under the experimental conditions of sono-emulsification.

Keywords: Cavitation reactor; Food sonochemistry; Meat sausage; Theoretical approach; Viscosity measurement.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Emulsions
  • Food Handling / methods*
  • Meat Products / analysis*
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Plant Oils / chemistry*
  • Sonication*
  • Sunflower Oil
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Emulsions
  • Plant Oils
  • Sunflower Oil
  • Water