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Effect of β-sitosterol and palmitic acid mass ratio on structural, physicochemical, and rheological properties of rice bran oil-based oleogel

Research Authors
Shu Yang a , Xueping Zhang d , Ahmed S.M. Saleh c , Lishuang Wang b , Yumin Duan b , Zhigang Xiao b
Research Abstract

Edible oil-based oleogels provide a viable and healthier alternative to traditional saturated fats. This study aimed to develop oleogels using rice bran oil combined with β-Sitosterol (Sit) and Palmitic Acid (PA). Structural, physicochemical, and rheological properties of the prepared oleogels were investigated. The results showed that Sit alone was insufficient to create a stable oleogel. However, when Sit was combined with PA, a firm and stable oleogel was obtained. The gel network was formed and stabilized through physical non-covalent interactions such as hydrogen bonding. Additionally, x-ray diffraction analysis indicated that the oleogel molecules rearranged and underwent a homogeneous polycrystalline transition due to the different gelator combinations, revealing the coexistence of β and β′ crystal types in the oleogels. Moreover, the firmness and oil binding capacity of the oleogels increased with higher PA content in the gelator mixture. Furthermore, the storage modulus (G′) and loss modulus (G″) were frequency-independent, with G′ significantly higher than G". The results suggest that fat-like oleogel can be produced using a combination of Sit and PA at mass ratios of Sit2:PA3 or Sit1:PA4 (w/w).

Research Date
Research Journal
LWT-Food Science and Technology
Research Member
Research Publisher
Elsevier
Research Vol
209
Research Website
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2024.116775
Research Year
2024
Research Pages
1-10