Investigation of the Application of a New Method of Extraction Intensification of Pectin Substances From a Beet Pulp

The aim of research is studying a new method for intensifying extraction of pectin substances during acid extraction of pectin-containing raw materials. The description of the experimental setup and the procedure for processing the results of the investigation of the application of a new method for intensifying the beet pulp extraction are described. The results of experimental studies on the application of a new combined mixing element for intensifying the extraction of pectin-containing raw materials (beet pulp) and its effect on quantitative and qualitative output characteristics are presented. Mathematical models are constructed on the basis of regression equations of the full factorial experiment with the use of a new method of intensifying the extraction process to select input technological parameters for the extraction of pectin substances from pectin-containing raw materials. The rational operating parameters of the process of extraction of pectin substances with the use of a new combinable stirring element are determined. Such working parameters are: the process duration is 1 ... 1.1, the temperature of the working medium is 60 ... 70 ºС, and the hydromodule is 8 ... 10. The research results can be used to study other technological parameters of the extraction process of pectin substances, as well as to develop a technological line for the production of pectin products

Studying a New Anti-polarization Method in the Process of Ultrafiltration of Skimmed Milk

The paper presents an experimental research and new methods of processing the findings on the ultrafiltration concentration of skimmed raw milk with the use of a new method to prevent a polarization layer on the membrane. The paper reveals the research findings on the bubbling method effect on a polarization layer in the membrane processing of skimmed milk and on the performance of ultrafiltration membranes. The devised mathematical models are based on the regression equations of the factorial experiment on the selection of technological parameters of the UF-concentration of skimmed milk with the use of the feedstock bubbling over the membrane surface. We have determined the rational working parameters of the process; these working parameters are as follows: the working pressure is 0.4–0.5 MPa, the skimmed milk temperature – 40–50 °C, the skimmed milk bubbling frequency – 0.10–0.15 min-1, and the bubbling pressure – 0.56–0.58 MPa

Modeling of the Process of Peeling Jerusalem Artichoke in Order to Determine Parameters for Conducting Production Process

We proved the need to create equipment for the implementation of a combined process of peeling the tubers of Jerusalem artichoke. A combined peeling process is proposed, which is based on a combination of thermal and mechanical effects on the peeled product.An experimental installation was designed to study the process of thermal treatment of Jerusalem artichoke.It is proven that an increase in steam pressure and duration of the process of thermal treatment lead to the increase in depth of the thermal treatment of the surface layer of Jerusalem artichoke and reduce the efforts required to separate the rind from the tuber. We determined that an increase in duration of the process of mechanical post-peeling increases the percentage of peeled tubers of Jerusalem artichoke, but results in growing losses of raw material. It was established that reducing the effort required to separate the rind of Jerusalem artichoke at thermal treatment makes it possible to reduce duration of the process of mechanical post-peeling. We determined that an increase in depth of the thermal treatment of the surface layer of Jerusalem artichoke leads to increasing losses of raw material. It was proven that the tubers of Jerusalem artichoke, which have a longer storage period, require an increase in duration of the process of their mechanical post-peeling to ensure the required quality of peeling.We determined rational parameters of the combined process of peeling Jerusalem artichoke, which enable to significantly intensify and mechanize the peeling process, to reduce losses of raw material and to improve quality of peelin

Determining the Content of Macronutrients in Berry Sauces Using A Method of IR-spectroscopy

This paper has substantiated the possibility of using an IR spectroscopy method to study patterns in the chemical composition of wild and cultivated raw materials with the addition of algae as iodine-containing supplements.It has been found that the IR spectra of sauces based on the mashed blueberry and sea buckthorn or cranberry with or without algae demonstrate a set of absorption bands attributed to the respective types of oscillations. The valence fluctuations in the hydroxyl groups in the molecules of organic acids, carbohydrates, flavonoids are observed at 3,365 cm -1 to 3,400 cm -1 ν(ОН). The bands of valence and deformation fluctuations of the ‒CH double bond of polyunsaturated fatty acids manifest themselves in the range of 3,005 cm-1 and722 cm-1. The bands of 2,925 cm-1, 2,855 cm-1 belong to the asymmetric and symmetric valence oscillations of the n(С–Н) carbon skeleton in -CH2-. The presence of the carboxylic, amino-, and fatty acids is indicated by the following absorption bands: 1,746 cm-1 ‒ ν (C=O) valence fluctuations in the protonated carboxyl group ‒COOH; 1,545 cm–1 ‒ νas(C=O; 1,415 cm–1 ‒ νs(C=O) ‒ the asymmetric and symmetric valence fluctuations of the СОО-groups; and 1,240 cm–1 ‒ the valence fluctuations of ν(C‒O). The presence of flavonoids is confirmed by the presence of bands at 1,380 cm-1 and 1,050 cm-1 ‒ the deformation δ(O‒H) and symmetrical fluctuations of O‒H groups. The fluctuations of pyranose cycles of pectins are manifested in the range of 1,163 cm– 1.It is noted that the composition of berry raw materials and sauces include polyunsaturated fatty acids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, organic acids, and pectin substances.An analysis of the IR spectra of berry sauce samples with the addition of algae has shown that the use of these additives in sauce technologies ensures a significant increase in the content of the physiological and functional ingredients and improves the hydrophobic properties of the raw material

Developing A Technique for the Removing of A Gel Layer in the Process of Membrane Treatment of Pectin Extract

A new technique for removing a gel layer from the membrane surface during the ultrafiltration concentration of pectin extract has been considered. An experimental setup has been designed and a procedure for processing the results of studying the process of the concentration of pectin extracts has been devised, using a technique of removing a gel layer from the membrane surface. The paper reports the results of studying the application of a vibration stirring technique to eliminate the gel layer and its effect on membrane performance. Mathematical models have been built and the modes to perform the process of the ultrafiltration of pectin extract by using vibration stirring have been determined.The graphical dependences of the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of pectin concentrate (the concentration of pectin substances and dry substances in the concentrate and permeate) have been given that depend on the input parameters of the temperature and pressure of the ultrafiltration concentration process. An analysis of the given characteristics has made it possible to establish the rational input parameters for the process of concentrating pectin extracts. The rational operating parameters of the process of concentrating pectin extracts when using a new technique for eliminating the gel layer are the filtration pressure of 0.4–0.5 MPa, a temperature of 35...45 °С, a duration of 1.5–2.0 hours, and a vibration stirring speed of 1.5‒1.7 m/s.This study was performed with the aim of intensifying the membrane concentration of pectin extracts, improving the technical level of the concentration process, and implementing the developed technique under industrial conditions. Based on the research results, the expediency of using a new technique for removing the gel layer has been established. Further implementation of these results in the food and processing industry would make it possible to apply them in the production of a wide range of pectin product

The Study of Influence of Natural Antioxidants on Quality of Peanut and Linseed Oil Blends During Their Storage

Influence of various natural antioxidants (oil extracts of sage and black currant leaves, garlic and hips) on in-storage quality of oils has been studied. Dynamics of the acid and peroxide numbers of fat of the developed oil samples was studied. Influence of natural antioxidants on preservation of polyunsaturated oleic, linoleic, linolenic fatty acids in peanut and linseed oil blends was established.When developing blended oils with an optimal fatty acid composition, it is advisable to use linseed oil which is characterized by a high content of ω-3 fatty acids. Since polyunsaturated fatty acids have a high degree of oxidation and degradation, they are unstable. This causes certain difficulties both in production and storage of vegetable oils and solving the problem of improving the product quality.It was established that the use of natural antioxidants affects preservation of quality of peanut and linseed blends, namely, organoleptic properties, acid and peroxide numbers of fat. It was proved that introduction of the studied oil extracts in an amount of 5 % increases the oxidation resistance of peanut and linseed oil blends by 1.2‒1.7 times.It was shown that to evaluate the effect of plant extracts on quality of the developed blends, it is expedient to use the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids as the main criterion. It was established that natural antioxidants contribute to preservation of 69.0‒73.0 % of linoleic acid, 73.5‒78.9 % of oleic acid and up to 82 % of linolenic acid from the initial content in peanut and linseed oil blends. The ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids ω-6:ω-3 inall samples remained at the level of ratio of these acids in fresh blends, namely 4:1.The use of plant extracts in the formulations of peanut and linseed oil blends significantly slows down the processes of hydrolysis and self-oxidation which ensures in-storage preservation of consumer properties of new oils with an optimized fatty acid composition