RSUSSH 2020

IN20-231 Characteristics and Rheological Properties of Freeze dried Black Grass Jelly Prepared with Different Gelling Agents

Presenter: Sakunrat Boonjing
Naresuan University, Thailand

Abstract

          Characterization of freeze dried Black Grass jelly (Mesona procurebens Hemsl.) jelly in terms physical and rheological properties was the main objective of this study. Black Grass jelly prepared with different gelling agents including (3.5%) tapioca starch (commercial formula or control sample), (2.5%) tapioca starch + (1%) guar gum, (1.0%) tapioca starch + (2.5%) gelatin and (0.5%) tapioca starch + (3%) maltodextrin. The Black Grass Jelly samples were then freeze dried and analyzed for their water activity, color, rheological behaviors and textural profiles attributes. The results show that gelling agents had a significant effect on the qualities of freeze dried Black Grass jelly which has a low aw (<0.2) classified as dry food can be stored for a long time. Color parameters indicated that jelly combined with tapioca starch was apparently darker than the other samples. The gel had a medium density of branched-structure, suggested by the viscoelastic behaviors. From rheological an increasing gelatin concentration increased presence of a solid-like gel with the predominance of an elastic component. This increase is attributed to a higher polymer concentration contributing to form a stronger structure and a higher cross-linker concentration making the density of the spherical particles higher. The addition of gelling agent  affected the stability of the gel. the results confirmed that 1% tapioca + 2.5% gelatin addition could be appropriate to ensure the good gel qualities for freeze dried Black Grass jelly production.

Keywords: Black Grass Jelly; Gelling agent; Freeze-drying; Rheological behaviors; Texture property

Citation format:

Boonjing, S., & Ruttarattanamongkol, K.. (2020). Characteristics and Rheological Properties of Freeze dried Black Grass Jelly Prepared with Different Gelling Agents. Proceeding in RSU International Research Conference, May 1, 2020. Pathum Thani, Thailand.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Dr. Pattraporn Sukkhown (Participant)

How did you preparation the sample to analyze rheological behaviors ?

Dr. Pattraporn Sukkhown (Participant)

Why the jelly combined with tapioca starch was darker than the other samples?

 

Sakunrat Boonjing (Presenter)

Answer 1: Freeze dried Black Grass Jelly sample piece that have to 1x1x1 cm3 was weighed about 1 g and submerged in 100 mL of hot water (905°C) for 5 min to analyze dynamic viscoelastic properties of rehydration sample.

Answer 2: The substance that is black in Black Grass Jelly is caused by tannins.  When using sodium bicarbonate for extraction, it makes the color darker.  The addition of tapioca starch will make the grass jelly to be better. On the other hand, when adding other types of gelling agent's, the structure of the Black Grass Jelly will be reacted and the reaction will cause the tannin's black color to decrease.

Thank you for Questions.