Project

Interfacial behaviour of polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) in W/O emulsions - A molecular study

Code
01CD2522
Duration
14 November 2022 → 13 May 2023
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Food physics
Keywords
polyglycerol PGPR ricinoleic acid W/O emulsions interfacial characteristics
 
Project description
The aim of this project is the quantification and characterisation of the molecular composition of PGPR   (via GC-analysis of the fatty acid and polyglycerol composition), a frequently used W/O emulsifier. Moreover, its interfacial properties are investigated and the molecular species of PGPR (differing in number of (poly)glycerol and/or ricinoleate units) are compared before and after adsorption at the oil water interface.