Polysaccharide-based template oleogels for enhanced food texture
Introducing polysaccharide-based template oleogels that offer superior oil sorption and retention for improved food texture. Ideal for baked goods, these oleogels enhance chewing, springiness, cohesivity, and crunchiness, with ongoing testing in cakes and breads.
Overview
Polysaccharide-based template oleogels are an innovative solution designed to enhance the texture of food products such as cakes and breads. By using food-grade polysaccharides as matrices, these oleogels provide high oil sorption and retention capacities, resulting in improved textural properties like chewing, springiness, cohesivity, and crunchiness. This technology offers a healthier alternative to traditional fat-based products, utilizing edible oils to create a stable and quality-enhancing ingredient for various culinary applications.
Technical specifications
The oleogels are produced using a template approach, which provides longer stability compared to traditional emulsion methods. Key features include:
- High oil sorption and retention capacity
- Use of food-grade polysaccharides and edible oils
- Tested for textural properties such as chewing, springiness, and cohesivity
- Ongoing validation in baked goods like cakes and breads
Technology readiness level
Currently at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4, the polysaccharide-based oleogels have undergone initial testing and validation. Future steps include further textural and sensory analysis of food products, formulation optimization, and cost evaluation for large-scale production. The anticipated timeframe for delivering optimized food products with these oleogels is between 3 to 10 months.
About University of Belgrade
The University of Belgrade is a comprehensive public research university in Serbia’s capital, uniting a broad network of faculties and affiliated institutes. Industry engages through partner infrastructure such as Science and Technology Park Belgrade—founded with the university, city, and state—which hosts startups and company R&D teams. Clinical translation is supported by affiliation with the University Clinical Centre of Serbia, enabling access for trials and clinician collaborations. A dedicated Center for Technology Transfer provides IP management, licensing, and commercialization support. Membership in European university alliances strengthens cross‑border projects and talent pipelines funded by competitive European and national programs.
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