Vortex fluidic enhanced enzymatic hydrolysis of gelatin from barramundi skin for 3D printing

Xiaoqi Sun, Yixiao Wu, Hao Wang, Shan He, David J. Young, Suresh Thennadil, Colin L. Raston, Mostafa R. Abukhadra, Ahmed M. El-Sherbeeny, Shanggui Deng, Matt Jellicoe

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Abstract

Introduction: Processing with a continuous flow thin film vortex fluidic device (VFD) significantly improves the efficiency of enzymatic hydrolysis of barramundi skin gelatin compared with conventional methodology. 

Methods: Degree of hydrolysis, scanning electron microscopy, rheological properties, texture profile analysis, and dynamic light scattering were applied in this study. 

Results and discussion: The processing time was reduced from 120 min to 20 min, and the degree of hydrolysis increased from 55.0 to 74.5%. VFD-treated gelatin hydrolysates were combined with starch in different proportions for use as 3D printing inks. The ink composed of 60% starch and 40% fish gelatin hydrolyate gave an ink with a regular crosslinked internal structure, relatively high storage modulus (G’), adhesiveness (399 g.sec) and loss modulus (G”) suitable for 3D printing. This new, one-step processing methodology has the potential to add value to an abundant waste product of the seafood industry.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1443198
Number of pages13
JournalFrontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Volume9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Feb 2025

Keywords

  • 3D printing
  • enzymatic hydrolysis
  • fish gelatin
  • starch
  • vortex fluidic device

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