Sun Mei, Li Keke, Zhang Yuanpei, Li Jiwen, Dou Deqiang, Gong Xiaojie, Li Zhongyu
School of Biological Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
College of Life Science, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China.
Foods. 2024 Oct 20;13(20):3332. doi: 10.3390/foods13203332.
As consumer demands evolve for health supplements, traditional ginseng products are facing challenges in enhancing their powder characteristics and bioavailability. The objective of this study was to prepare a novel ginseng superfine powder using a high-pressure homogenization (HPH) process. Response surface methodology was employed to determine the effects of HPH parameters (pressure, number of passes, and concentration) on particle size and the dissolution of the saponin components of the superfine powders. The Box-Behnken design of experiments was applied to ascertain the optimal HPH parameters for the smallest particle size and the highest dissolution of the saponin components. For the powders obtained at different parameters, the characterization of tap density, bulk density, flowability, water-holding capacity, appearance, and taste were observed. The optimized experimental conditions for the HPH process were as follows: 15,000 psi (pressure), 3 (number of passes), and 1 kg/L (concentration). The optimized values were 55 μm (particle size) and 83 mg/g (dissolution of the saponin components), respectively. The method offered technical support for the application of the HPH process in the preparation of ginseng powders. The objects of this research could be broadened to include a diverse array of botanical materials, addressing contemporary demands for cost-effectiveness and sustainability within the industry.
随着消费者对健康补充剂的需求不断演变，传统人参产品在改善其粉末特性和生物利用度方面面临挑战。本研究的目的是采用高压均质化（HPH）工艺制备新型人参超细粉。采用响应面法确定HPH参数（压力、通过次数和浓度）对超细粉粒径和皂苷成分溶出度的影响。应用Box-Behnken实验设计确定皂苷成分粒径最小和溶出度最高的最佳HPH参数。对于在不同参数下获得的粉末，观察其堆密度、松密度、流动性、持水能力、外观和口感的特性。HPH工艺的优化实验条件如下：15000 psi（压力）、3（通过次数）和1 kg/L（浓度）。优化值分别为55μm（粒径）和83 mg/g（皂苷成分溶出度）。该方法为HPH工艺在人参粉制备中的应用提供了技术支持。本研究的对象可以扩大到包括各种植物材料，以满足行业内对成本效益和可持续性的当代需求。
