Gelatine nanoparticles from sole fish and their usage for mediating selenium nanoparticles and producing functional candies

Tayel, A. A. and Alzayat, A. M. and Al-Saman, M. A. and Gad, H. A. and Moussa, S. H. and Abonama, O. M. (2024) Gelatine nanoparticles from sole fish and their usage for mediating selenium nanoparticles and producing functional candies. International Food Research Journal (Malaysia), 31. pp. 1036-1049. ISSN 2231 7546

Fish gelatine offers promising benefits for the nutritional and pharmaceutical industries owing to its biocompatibility, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. In the present work, the gelatine was extracted from sole fish (Solea solea) skin, and converted into nanoparticles (GeNPs), and utilised as mediators, stabilisers, and carriers for selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs). The structural characteristics of the nanoparticles and nanocomposites were characterised by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), electron microscopy, and light scattering. These analyses revealed that SeNPs were effectively and directly synthesised with the aid of GeNPs and ascorbic acid. The GeNPs exhibited spherical and smooth surfaces with a mean diameter of 281.6 nm. Conversely, the SeNPs and their composites displayed particle sizes of 35.7 and 342.8, respectively. FTIR analysis validated the structural groups and molecular interactions. The physical characterisation of fish gelatine extracted from sole fish revealed bloom gel strength of 339 g, viscosity of 14.6 cP, and a melting point of 21.2°C. Additionally, measurements of the proximate composition, colour, and gel clarity indicated that the fish gelatine exhibited favourable characteristics. The nano-gummies prepared using the nanocomposite of Ge-Selenium (NGe/Se) exhibited 72% antioxidant activity. Furthermore, the nano-gummy maintained its appearance and texture with no significant alteration after 45 days of storage. The production of NGe/Se from sole fish and the subsequent manufacturing of nano-gummies resulted in high-nutritional products with enhanced antioxidant properties and superior sensorial qualities.

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Abstract

Fish gelatine offers promising benefits for the nutritional and pharmaceutical industries owing to its biocompatibility, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. In the present work, the gelatine was extracted from sole fish (Solea solea) skin, and converted into nanoparticles (GeNPs), and utilised as mediators, stabilisers, and carriers for selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs). The structural characteristics of the nanoparticles and nanocomposites were characterised by using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), electron microscopy, and light scattering. These analyses revealed that SeNPs were effectively and directly synthesised with the aid of GeNPs and ascorbic acid. The GeNPs exhibited spherical and smooth surfaces with a mean diameter of 281.6 nm. Conversely, the SeNPs and their composites displayed particle sizes of 35.7 and 342.8, respectively. FTIR analysis validated the structural groups and molecular interactions. The physical characterisation of fish gelatine extracted from sole fish revealed bloom gel strength of 339 g, viscosity of 14.6 cP, and a melting point of 21.2°C. Additionally, measurements of the proximate composition, colour, and gel clarity indicated that the fish gelatine exhibited favourable characteristics. The nano-gummies prepared using the nanocomposite of Ge-Selenium (NGe/Se) exhibited 72% antioxidant activity. Furthermore, the nano-gummy maintained its appearance and texture with no significant alteration after 45 days of storage. The production of NGe/Se from sole fish and the subsequent manufacturing of nano-gummies resulted in high-nutritional products with enhanced antioxidant properties and superior sensorial qualities.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	gelatin
AGROVOC Term:	selenium
AGROVOC Term:	fish
AGROVOC Term:	candying
AGROVOC Term:	extraction
AGROVOC Term:	food processing
AGROVOC Term:	soil stabilization
AGROVOC Term:	drug delivery systems
AGROVOC Term:	nanotechnology
AGROVOC Term:	ascorbic acid
Geographical Term:	Egypt
Depositing User:	Nor Hasnita Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	29 Apr 2026 08:16
Last Modified:	29 Apr 2026 08:16
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/3253

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