Abstract
The moisture sorption isotherm of pea starch films prepared with various glycerol contents as plasticizer was investigated at different storage relative humidities (11%–96% RH) and at 5 ˘ 1, 15 ˘ 1, 25 ˘ 1 and 40 ˘ 1˝C by using gravimetric method. The results showed that the equilibrium moisture content of all films increased substantially above aw = 0.6. Films plasticized with glycerol, under all temperatures and RH conditions (11%–96%), adsorbed more moisture resulting in higher equilibrium moisture contents. Reduction of the temperature enhanced the equilibrium moisture content and monolayer water of the films. The obtained experimental data were fitted to different models including two-parameter equations (Oswin, Henderson, Brunauer–Emmitt–Teller (BET), Flory–Huggins, and Iglesias–Chirife), three-parameter equations Guggenhiem–Anderson–deBoer (GAB), Ferro–Fontan, and Lewicki) and a four-parameter equation (Peleg). The three-parameter Lewicki model was found to be the best-fitted model for representing the experimental data within the studied temperatures and whole range of relative humidities (11%–98%). Addition of glycerol increased the net isosteric heat of moisture sorption of pea starch film. The results provide important information with estimating of stability and functional characteristics of the films in various environments.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-18 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Foods |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Edible film
- Modeling
- Moisture sorption isotherm
- Pea starch
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science
- Microbiology
- Health(social science)
- Health Professions (miscellaneous)
- Plant Science