5. Development of food colloidal structures utilizing cellulose nanofiber
Food Colloidal Structures
Food colloidal structures, including foams, emulsions, and gels, play a significant role in determining the texture, stability, and sensory characteristics of foods.
Understanding the formation mechanisms and fundamental principles of these structures is essential for developing novel food materials and improving product quality.
Utilizing materials such as cellulose nanofiber (CNF) and protein conjugates enables precise control of colloidal systems, supporting the development of innovative foods like plant-based meat and fat alternatives.
Cellulose nanofiber (CNF)
Cellulose nanofiber (CNF) is a natural, renewable material with excellent mechanical strength, biodegradability, and biocompatibility, making it ideal for food applications.
CNF can improve the stability and functionality of food colloidal systems by enhancing the viscosity, gel formation, and emulsion stability.
Its unique open fiber network structure significantly contributes to the development of advanced plant-based foods and innovative food colloidal structures.
Precise Texture Prediction
Precise texture prediction aims to align actual sensory perceptions with experimental data by comprehensively analyzing a wide range of textural properties.
Analysis of nonlinear viscoelastic behavior data using instruments such as DHR, RVA, and Texture Analyzers enhances the accuracy of texture prediction.
Machine learning and AI-based prediction models enable accurate forecasting of the textural changes in various food colloidal structures, including emulsion gels.