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Emulsifier by Mind Map: Emulsifier

1. What is it ?

1.1. A substances which reduce the surface tension at the interface of two normally immiscible phases , allowing them to mix and form an emulsion

2. How it works?

2.1. Reduce tension between two immiscible phases due to their molecular structure

2.1.1. Emulsifier orient themselves at the phase interface and lower the interfacial enerrgy

2.1.2. Monomolecular interfacial film

2.1.2.1. Prevent the coalescence

2.1.3. Formation of steric

2.1.4. Formation of electrical barrier

3. Where it is used?

3.1. In a emulsion

3.1.1. Emulsion

3.1.1.1. Consist of two phase that are immiscible under normal condition

3.1.1.1.1. Dispersed phase

3.1.1.1.2. Continuous phase

3.1.1.2. Consist of two type

3.1.1.2.1. water in oil (w/o)

3.1.1.2.2. oil in water (o/w)

3.1.1.3. On phase is dispersed in the other in the form of fine droplets

3.1.1.3.1. The dispersed droplets

3.1.1.3.2. medium which the droplets are dispersed

4. Structure ?

4.1. Hydophilic

4.1.1. Affinity for water

4.1.1.1. Consists of

4.1.1.1.1. Anionic

4.1.1.1.2. cationic

4.1.1.1.3. Amphoteric

4.1.1.1.4. Nonionic functional group

4.2. Lipophilic

4.2.1. Affinity for oil

4.2.1.1. Consists of

4.2.1.1.1. C16 (palmatic)

4.2.1.1.2. Longer fatty acid

5. Types

5.1. Cationic

5.1.1. Posses positive charge

5.1.1.1. amine compound

5.1.2. Not used as food additive

5.1.3. Toxic

5.2. Amphoteric

5.2.1. Posses both positive and negative charges

5.2.1.1. variuos lecithin

5.2.2. Act as anionic or cationic emulsifier depending on pH of system

5.3. Nonionic

5.3.1. Uncharged molecules

5.3.1.1. monoglycerides

5.3.1.2. polyoxyethene glycol oleates

5.3.1.3. polysorbates

5.3.1.4. sucrose ester

5.3.1.5. diglycerides

5.3.2. Influenced by

5.3.2.1. pH

5.3.2.2. Salt content

5.4. Anionic

5.4.1. Posses a negative electrical charges

5.4.1.1. stearoyl lactylates

5.4.1.2. Diethyl tartaric esters of monoglycerides

5.4.1.3. succinylated monoglycerides

5.4.2. Influenced by

5.4.2.1. pH

5.4.2.2. Ionic strenght

6. How to classified ?

6.1. Throug HLB

6.1.1. What is HLB ?

6.1.1.1. Expresses the balance size and strength of the hydrophilic and lipophilic group in the emulsifier

6.1.1.2. 3-6 HLB

6.1.1.2.1. Good O/W emulsifier

6.1.1.3. 7-9 HLB

6.1.1.3.1. Good wetting agent

6.1.1.3.2. Can be used for o/w or w/o

6.1.1.4. 10-18 HLB

6.1.1.4.1. Good o/w emulsifier

7. How to select?

7.1. Evaluate different combination of two or more emulsifier to determine which gives the most stable emulsion

7.1.1. Example , do not blend anionic and cationic emulsifier as these may neutralize each other

7.2. Use only approved emulsifier

7.3. Select an emulsifier after considering

7.3.1. the functional requirement of the food system

7.3.2. The method of processing

7.3.3. The form of finished product

7.4. Consult the supplier for

7.4.1. Approximate usage levels

7.4.2. methods of incorporating the emulsifier into the food

7.5. Determine HLB requirement for the foodsystem

7.5.1. Involves screening emulsifier over a range of the HLB values and several concentrations

7.5.1.1. To determine approximate requirement then verify through experimentation

8. Function ?

8.1. To promote emulsion stability

8.2. Stabilize aerated system

8.3. Control agglomeration of fat globules

8.4. To modify texture, shelf life and rheological properties

8.4.1. By complexing with strach and protein components

8.5. To improve the texture of fat-based foods

8.5.1. By controlling the polymorphism of fats

9. Application ?

9.1. Emulsification

9.2. Antistaling

9.3. Texture modification

9.4. Aeration/ foaming

9.5. Emulsion stabilization

9.6. Solid fluidization

9.7. Crystal modification

9.8. Palatability improvement

9.9. Defoaming

9.10. Wetting

9.11. Solubilizing

10. Function in bread

10.1. Divide into two main group

10.1.1. Dough conditioner/ dough strengtheners

10.1.1.1. Aid development of less tacky , extensible dough hat are processed through machinery without tearing or sticking

10.1.1.2. Exerts their effect during fermentation ,mechanical handling , shaping and transports as well as proofing and the first part of baking time .

10.1.2. Crumb softener

10.1.2.1. Aionic emulsifier

10.1.2.1.1. Complex with starch which referred to as crumb softeners

10.1.2.2. Interact with flour components in creating longer lasting softness in the crumb of finished goods

10.1.2.3. Emulsifier-starch complex

10.1.2.3.1. Retard crystallization or retrogradation which is responsible for staling

10.1.2.4. Most effective softerners

10.1.2.4.1. Lactylates

10.1.2.4.2. SMG

10.1.2.4.3. Plastic mono and diglycerides

10.1.2.4.4. Hydrated distilledmono glycerides

10.1.2.4.5. DATEM

10.1.2.5. Typically used about 0.5-1.0% of flour weight

11. Function in ice cream

11.1. Stabilize the foam by destabilizing the product's emulsion

11.2. Displace the protein from the fat globules surface to the aqueous phase

11.2.1. Increase the liquid cream's viscosity and allows the fat globules to agglomerate

11.2.2. The increase viscosity promotes aeration while the agglomeration stabilize the air cells once air is incorporated

12. Function in Noodle and pasta

12.1. Make rigid complex with starch to protect starch granules and improve quality of starchy foods

12.2. Fresh noodles

12.2.1. Make easy to handle dough

12.2.2. Increases the water absorption rate by 1 to 2 %

12.2.2.1. Surface of noodle becomes smooth, uniform and less sticky

12.2.2.1.1. Improved for production

12.3. Instant noodles

12.3.1. Improve adsorption

12.3.2. decrease cooking time

12.4. Macaroni and spaghetti

12.4.1. Provides feeling elassticity

12.4.2. Smooth uniform surface

12.4.2.1. which inhibit sticking after boiling

13. Function in cakes

13.1. Emulsifier added to fat-containing batter function

13.1.1. Stabilize the aerated structure

13.1.2. Promote a finer distribution of fat droplets

13.2. Alpha tending emulsifier

13.2.1. Example

13.2.1.1. Acetic acid esters of monoglycerides

13.2.1.2. Lactic acid esters of monoglycerides

13.2.1.3. Propylene glycol esters

13.2.2. Contributes to a higher volume and more uniform cell structure in the finished product

13.2.3. Promote finer distribution of fat droplets

13.2.4. Increased viscosity of water phase

14. Function in confectionery product and coatings

14.1. Inhibit bloom

14.1.1. Bloom ?

14.1.1.1. Occurs when fat crystal undergo transition to form most stable crystalline form

14.1.1.1.1. Causing the cocoa butter to separate fromthe brown nonfat phase

14.1.1.2. Can be retarded with use of emulsifier functioning as the crystalmodifiers

14.1.1.2.1. They stabilize the intermediate form of the fat

14.1.1.2.2. Example of emulsifier

14.2. Stabilize gloss

14.3. improve patability