Influence of polysaccharides on mitigating Maillard reaction-induced browning during spray drying of low-lactose milk systems
摘要
The study aimed to reduce browning due to Maillard reaction during spray drying of a low-lactose milk model system with the addition of polysaccharides (maltodextrin and β-cyclodextrin) and variation in inlet air temperature. A model system was created using milk protein concentrate having 85% protein (MPC-85), glucose, and galactose to simulate low-lactose milk. Results indicated that increasing polysaccharide concentration and reducing inlet air temperature decreased moisture content and minimized browning index, HMF (hydroxymethylfurfural), and furosine content. The addition of 5% maltodextrin decreased the browning index by 25.35–31.43%, HMF content by 27.43–34.57%, and furosine content by 16.74–22.18% as compared to control powder samples (without polysaccharides). Addition of 5% β-cyclodextrin decreased browning index by 28.18–30.42%, HMF content by 29.55–36.91% and furosine content by 17.37–21.51%, respectively. Finally, the feed solution containing 5% polysaccharides was spray dried at an inlet temperature of 185 °C to prepare powders with minimal browning, that also met the standards for skim milk powder (SMP) as specified by FSSAI and Codex.
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