Producing superior oleofoams: Unraveling the impact of oil type, surfactant concentration, and production temperature on foam stability and functional characteristics.

ABSTRACT: This study explores the impact of oil type, surfactant concentration, and production temperature on oleofoam properties. Oleofoams were prepared using different concentrations (5, 8, and 10 % w/w) of monoglyceride (MG) in olive, soybean, and sunflower oils at temperatures of 25 °C and 5 °C. The results indicate that higher surfactant concentrations and lower production temperatures enhance the stability, foamability, melting behavior, and hardness of the oleofoams, while minimizing oil drainage. Microscopic analysis reveals that lower production temperatures result in smaller bubble sizes in all oil blends which reduces oil loss and increases the hardness of the oleofoam. Also, oleofoams derived from different oils exhibit solid-like behavior. Among the oils studied, the oleofoam prepared

SUBMITTER: Alhasan FH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10776775 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature