Guo Yong, Ma Chao, Xu Yan, Du Lianxin, Yang Xin
College of Sports and Human Sciences, Harbin Sport University, Harbin 150008, China.
School of Medicine and Health, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China.
Gels. 2024 Nov 13;10(11):735. doi: 10.3390/gels10110735.
Hydrogels have a unique three-dimensional network that can create a good environment for the loading of functional compounds; hence, they have considerable potential in the delivery of bioactive substances. Natural macromolecular substances (proteins, polysaccharides) have the features of low toxicity, degradability, and biosafety; thus, they can be employed in the manufacture of hydrogels in the food sector. With its customizable viscoelastic and porous structure, hydrogels are believed to be good bioactive material delivery vehicles, which can effectively load polyphenols, vitamins, probiotics, and other active substances to prevent their influence from the external environment, thereby improving its stability. In this research, the common raw materials, preparation methods, and applications in the delivery of bioactive elements of food gels were examined; this study aimed at presenting new ideas for the development and utilization of protein-based food gels.
水凝胶具有独特的三维网络结构，能够为功能性化合物的负载创造良好的环境；因此，它们在生物活性物质的递送方面具有巨大潜力。天然高分子物质（蛋白质、多糖）具有低毒性、可降解性和生物安全性等特点；因此，它们可用于食品领域水凝胶的制造。水凝胶具有可定制的粘弹性和多孔结构，被认为是良好的生物活性物质递送载体，能够有效地负载多酚、维生素、益生菌和其他活性物质，防止它们受到外部环境的影响，从而提高其稳定性。在本研究中，考察了食品凝胶的常见原料、制备方法及其在生物活性成分递送中的应用；本研究旨在为基于蛋白质的食品凝胶的开发和利用提供新思路。
