Disclosed is preparation of dual cross-linked zein-carboxymethyl chitosan nanoparticles for improving the thermal stability of polyphenol. After covalently cross-linked zein, tannic acid is used to prepare tannic acid cross-linked zein-carboxymethyl chitosan nanoparticles loaded with quercetin, Ca.sup.2+ is then added to increase a degree of crosslinking between the tannic acid and the carboxymethyl chitosan, as well as between molecules of the carboxymethyl chitosan in the zein nanoparticles to make the structure tighter, such that structural stability of the nanoparticles can be maintained during the thermal processing after the nanoparticles are formed, the quercetin encapsulated inside is protected well, and a retention rate of quercetin during the thermal processing is improved. The method provided in the present disclosure is simple, green, pollution-free and low energy consumption, and the prepared nanoparticles can improve the thermal stability of quercetin, and can be used as a natural additive for thermal processing of food.

The invention provides a Probiotic microcapsule and a preparation method thereof, relating to the technical field of Probiotic products. The method includes the following steps: (a) preparing a capsule core containing Probiotics: mixing the capsule core materials including Probiotic powder, microcrystalline cellulose and starch, then adding a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose solution thereinto, while mixing evenly, making the obtained mixture materials into spherical particulate capsule cores by the extrusion spherization method; (b) coating by atomization: coating the microcapsule cores with a coating material solution in a single layer or multiple layers by atomization, getting core-shell microcapsules. The Probiotic microcapsules prepared by the present invention have a large encapsulation, uniform microcapsule particles, controllable particle size, storage-resistance, targetability to intestinal tracts, resistance to gastric acids and high temperature stability.

The invention provides a Probiotic microcapsule and a preparation method thereof, relating to the technical field of Probiotic products. The method includes the following steps: (a) preparing a capsule core containing Probiotics: mixing the capsule core materials including Probiotic powder, microcrystalline cellulose and starch, then adding a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose solution thereinto, while mixing evenly, making the obtained mixture materials into spherical particulate capsule cores by the extrusion spherization method; (b) coating by atomization: coating the microcapsule cores with a coating material solution in a single layer or multiple layers by atomization, getting core-shell microcapsules. The Probiotic microcapsules prepared by the present invention have a large encapsulation, uniform microcapsule particles, controllable particle size, storage-resistance, targetability to intestinal tracts, resistance to gastric acids and high temperature stability.

A method of creating an emulsion for adding flavor to an alcoholic beverage includes preparing a gelled whey protein isolate solution by providing water, adjusting the pH of the water to between 3.0 and 3.5, and adding whey protein isolate while stirring to obtain a 20% gelled whey protein isolate solution. The method further includes adding the gelled whey protein isolate solution to water at approximately a 1:9 ratio and mixing, adding a flavor component at a 1:1 ratio to form a coarse emulsion, and subjecting the coarse emulsion to homogenization at 20,000 to 30,000 psi for multiple cycles to produce a primary emulsion.

A method of creating an emulsion for adding flavor to an alcoholic beverage includes preparing a gelled whey protein isolate solution by providing water, adjusting the pH of the water to between 3.0 and 3.5, and adding whey protein isolate while stirring to obtain a 20% gelled whey protein isolate solution. The method further includes adding the gelled whey protein isolate solution to water at approximately a 1:9 ratio and mixing, adding a flavor component at a 1:1 ratio to form a coarse emulsion, and subjecting the coarse emulsion to homogenization at 20,000 to 30,000 psi for multiple cycles to produce a primary emulsion.

Methods for producing a meat substitute with plant-based fat contents are disclosed. The methods include the use of protein and/or polysaccharide polymer with fibrillar properties in combination with protein sources of essential amino acids such as plant-based protein. These polymers may be mixed together and then combined with an oil phase emulsion to produce a precursor emulsion. The precursor emulsion may then be processed into three-dimensional fiber structures that include muscle-like fibers with fat encapsulation of the proteins. A contemplated method for forming the fibers includes centrifugally spinning the precursor emulsion to form the fibers.

Methods for producing a meat substitute with plant-based fat contents are disclosed. The methods include the use of protein and/or polysaccharide polymer with fibrillar properties in combination with protein sources of essential amino acids such as plant-based protein. These polymers may be mixed together and then combined with an oil phase emulsion to produce a precursor emulsion. The precursor emulsion may then be processed into three-dimensional fiber structures that include muscle-like fibers with fat encapsulation of the proteins. A contemplated method for forming the fibers includes centrifugally spinning the precursor emulsion to form the fibers.