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Interaction of transglutaminase with adsorbed and spread films of β-casein and ê-casein
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 128, 254-260
Enzymes can be used to enable a specific and controlled approach for structural modifications of protein networks in food technology. Enzymatically induced cross-links between proteins in the continuous phase and/or at interfaces result in better stabilisation and enhanced material properties in foams and emulsions. In this work the interfacial properties of β-casein and ê-casein films were investigated with a special focus on the mechanism of transglutaminase (TG) induced cross-linking at the air/water interface. The surface rheology results showed that for the enhanced interfacial strength the order and timing of TG addition matters: TG reaction was most effective when the enzyme was applied during adsorption of proteins to the interface. Differences observed between enzymatic cross-linking of β-casein and ê-casein at the air/water interface verified the importance of molecular structure and close packing for formation of an elastic protein network.
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 128, 254-260
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