| abstract |
The invention discloses a cereal protein-based carotenoid emulsion gel, a preparation method and application thereof. In the preparation method, grain protein and non-water-soluble carotenoids are dissolved in heated glycerol at a heating temperature of 40-180°C, accompanied by stirring, to form a clear and transparent mixed dispersion; the edible oil is preheated at 40-120°C; Preheated edible oil is added dropwise to the glycerol mixture of cereal protein and carotenoid, sheared and homogenized, and the cereal protein-based carotenoid emulsion gel is prepared. The invention not only has simple process, no complicated equipment, low cost, controllable process, safety and environmental protection, the product is bright yellow and has good flavor; the obtained cereal protein-based carotenoid emulsion gel can be used in various foods to enhance sensory value , Edible value and nutritional value, especially can be used as spread oil and shortening in baked foods such as bread, cakes, biscuits, etc., and become a new type of healthy food ingredient. |