Title Influence of enzymatic hydrolysis on composition and technological properties of black currant (Ribes nigrum) pomace
Authors Kairė, Aurelija ; Jagelavičiūtė, Jolita ; Bašinskienė, Loreta ; Syrpas, Michail ; Čižeikienė, Dalia
DOI 10.3390/app15116207
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Is Part of Applied sciences.. Basel : MDPI. 2025, vol. 15, iss. 11, art. no. 6207, p. 1-15.. ISSN 2076-3417
Keywords [eng] black currant pomace ; enzymatic hydrolysis ; dietary fiber ; technological properties
Abstract [eng] Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is valued for its health-promoting compounds, many of which remain in the pomace after juice extraction. Berry pomace can be considered a valuable source of dietary fiber. However, it is typically dominated by insoluble dietary fiber (IDF), and the soluble-to-insoluble fiber ratio is often nutritionally suboptimal. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of enzymatic hydrolysis on the composition and technological properties of blackcurrant pomace (BCP). Three commercial enzyme preparations—Viscozyme® L, Celluclast® 1.5 L, and Pectinex® Ultra Tropical (Novozymes A/S, Denmark)—were used for enzymatic hydrolysis, which was conducted at 50 °C for 1 h. The enzymatic treatments altered BCP’s chemical composition and technological properties. Pectinex® Ultra Tropical and Viscozyme® L primarily hydrolyzed SDF, while Celluclast® 1.5 L was more effective on IDF, resulting in increased SDF content and an improved SDF/IDF ratio. Enzymatic hydrolysis reduced the oil retention capacity and impaired stabilizing properties, but it increased both the water retention capacity and the solubility index. It was found that the creaming index of the pomace deteriorated with decreased IDF content. The findings indicate that the effects of enzymatic modification on BCP’s composition and technological properties can vary significantly, supporting its potential application in the development of novel food products.
Published Basel : MDPI
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2025
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