title: Structure and functionality of nanostructured triacylglycerol crystal networks.
abstract: In this review, recent advances in the characterization of the nanoscale structure of fat crystal networks are outlined. The effect of different factors on the properties of crystalline nanoplatelets (CNPs) is comprehensively described. These are discussed together with the observed changes in polymorphism and micro- or mesostructural properties so as to have a complete understanding of the influence of different internal and external factors on the material properties of fats. The relationship between the nanostructure and the material properties of fats (i.e., oil binding capacity and rheology) is also described. Characterization of the nanostructure of fats has provided a new dimension to the analysis of fat crystal networks and opportunities for nanoengineering that could result in innovations in the food industry with regards to processing and structuring fatty materials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, ON N1G 2W1, Canada.
authors.forename: Pere R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Ramel
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, ON N1G 2W1, Canada.
authors.forename: Edmund D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Co
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, 2312 Food Sciences Building, Ames, IA 50011-1061, USA.
authors.forename: Nuria C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Acevedo
authors.affiliation: Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, ON N1G 2W1, Canada. Electronic address: amarango@uoguelph.ca.
authors.forename: Alejandro G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Marangoni
mesh_terms: D005223:Fats / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D046529:Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D012212:Rheology; D053838:Scattering, Small Angle; D033081:Shear Strength; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000737:chemistry*; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
chemical_list: D005223:Fats; D014280:Triglycerides