Effects of maltodextrin on physicochemical properties of freeze-dried avocado powder


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Chuacharoen, T. and Moolwong, J. and Chysirichote, T. (2021) Effects of maltodextrin on physicochemical properties of freeze-dried avocado powder. Food Research (Malaysia), 5. pp. 178-186. ISSN 2550-2166

Abstract

The effect of maltodextrin on the moisture sorption isotherm, glass transition temperature (Tg), and degree of caking of freeze-dried avocado samples at room temperature (25°C) was investigated. The incorporation of maltodextrin reduced the water sorption capacity of the powder due to its less hygroscopic nature. Parameters derived from the Guggenheim, Anderson, and de Boer (GAB) model describing the properties of absorbed water are discussed. The water absorption isotherm possessed the characteristic sigmoid-shaped type II isotherm curves and the model gave the best fit over the whole range of aw tested. The differential scanning calorimetric method was used to measure the Tg of freeze-dried avocado samples. Increasing the water content decreased the Tg, and Tg was increased with increasing maltodextrin content. Increased maltodextrin content to solid material in the freeze-dried sample was associated with less sensitivity to caking as evidenced by Tg values. In addition, increased maltodextrin content in the powders caused brighter, less yellowish, and more greenish coloration and protected color change including browning index. The antioxidant capacity was significantly decreased with increasing maltodextrin content. Thus, the effect of maltodextrin concentration on physicochemical properties was a promising way to preserve the physical property and chemical compounds in freeze- dried avocado powder.


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Abstract

The effect of maltodextrin on the moisture sorption isotherm, glass transition temperature (Tg), and degree of caking of freeze-dried avocado samples at room temperature (25°C) was investigated. The incorporation of maltodextrin reduced the water sorption capacity of the powder due to its less hygroscopic nature. Parameters derived from the Guggenheim, Anderson, and de Boer (GAB) model describing the properties of absorbed water are discussed. The water absorption isotherm possessed the characteristic sigmoid-shaped type II isotherm curves and the model gave the best fit over the whole range of aw tested. The differential scanning calorimetric method was used to measure the Tg of freeze-dried avocado samples. Increasing the water content decreased the Tg, and Tg was increased with increasing maltodextrin content. Increased maltodextrin content to solid material in the freeze-dried sample was associated with less sensitivity to caking as evidenced by Tg values. In addition, increased maltodextrin content in the powders caused brighter, less yellowish, and more greenish coloration and protected color change including browning index. The antioxidant capacity was significantly decreased with increasing maltodextrin content. Thus, the effect of maltodextrin concentration on physicochemical properties was a promising way to preserve the physical property and chemical compounds in freeze- dried avocado powder.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: avocados
AGROVOC Term: maltodextrins
AGROVOC Term: moisture content
AGROVOC Term: water uptake
AGROVOC Term: hygroscopicity
AGROVOC Term: water activity
AGROVOC Term: mathematical models
AGROVOC Term: chemicophysical properties
AGROVOC Term: food preservation
Geographical Term: Thailand
Depositing User: Mr. Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor
Date Deposited: 27 Nov 2025 11:17
Last Modified: 01 Dec 2025 03:52
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/3185

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