Microencapsulation of betanin in monodisperse W/O/W emulsions

Food Res Int. 2018 Jul:109:489-496. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.04.053. Epub 2018 Apr 25.

Abstract

Betanin is the main pigment of the food color beetroot red (E162). Due to the fair heat and light stability of E162, this pigment is mainly used in minimally processed packaged food products. Encapsulation increases the stability of betanin, but detailing on the effect of different sources of betanin on the properties and stability of multiple emulsions are scarce. Here we describe the encapsulation of E162, spray-dried beetroot juice and betanin in a monodisperse food-grade water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) emulsions by using microchannel emulsification. We compare the tinctorial strength of the encapsulated pigments and investigate the effect of temperature, storage period and pigment concentration on emulsion stability and color. Betanin increases the overall stability of the W/O/W emulsion, reduce the oil droplet size and improve size distribution when compared to the negative control without pigment and to emulsions containing betanin from other sources.

Keywords: Beetroots; Betalain; Betanin; Microchannel emulsification; Monodisperse emulsion; Pigment stabilization.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Beta vulgaris*
  • Betacyanins / chemistry*
  • Color
  • Coloring Agents / chemistry*
  • Emulsions
  • Food Handling / methods*
  • Food Storage
  • Fruit and Vegetable Juices / analysis*
  • Particle Size
  • Powders
  • Soybean Oil / chemistry*
  • Temperature
  • Time Factors
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Betacyanins
  • Coloring Agents
  • Emulsions
  • Powders
  • Water
  • betanin
  • Soybean Oil