A simple and robust method for laboratory-scale preparation of butter

The aim of this study was to develop a small-scale model system resembling the micro- and meso-structure of butter, namely having a water droplet size distribution and water content close to that of commercially produced butter. Although it is possible to churn cream on a small scale, matching the m...

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Main Authors: Sandra Beyer Gregersen, Lise Margrethe Boesgaard, Dionysios D. Neofytos, Mads Eg Andersen, Ulf Andersen, Milena Corredig
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:JDS Communications
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666910224001029
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author Sandra Beyer Gregersen
Lise Margrethe Boesgaard
Dionysios D. Neofytos
Mads Eg Andersen
Ulf Andersen
Milena Corredig
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description The aim of this study was to develop a small-scale model system resembling the micro- and meso-structure of butter, namely having a water droplet size distribution and water content close to that of commercially produced butter. Although it is possible to churn cream on a small scale, matching the microstructure of butter is a challenge. A 2-step churning process was introduced with the application of a kitchen mixer. The resulting microstructure was evaluated using confocal laser scanning microscopy. In addition, low-field nuclear magnetic resonance was used to determine the water droplet size distribution. Results demonstrated that a water content of 16% to 19% could be obtained with the proposed procedure, close to the standard water content of 16%. Average water droplet size ranged between 2.5 to 4.3 µm and did not depend on batch-to-batch variations, nor storage-induced differences in the cream. In conclusion, the proposed method could be employed to prepare water-in-oil emulsions with a microstructure similar to that of butter and opens new opportunities for studying microbial growth, flavor release, and texture formation.
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spelling doaj-art-8edae9f8e0b74267a7b10fb41d498ca72024-11-22T07:39:23ZengElsevierJDS Communications2666-91022024-11-0156528530A simple and robust method for laboratory-scale preparation of butterSandra Beyer Gregersen0Lise Margrethe Boesgaard1Dionysios D. Neofytos2Mads Eg Andersen3Ulf Andersen4Milena Corredig5Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark; Corresponding authorDepartment of Food Science, Aarhus University, 8200 Aarhus, DenmarkDepartment of Food Science, Aarhus University, 8200 Aarhus, DenmarkArla Innovation Centre, Arla Foods, 8200 Aarhus, DenmarkArla Innovation Centre, Arla Foods, 8200 Aarhus, DenmarkDepartment of Food Science, Aarhus University, 8200 Aarhus, DenmarkThe aim of this study was to develop a small-scale model system resembling the micro- and meso-structure of butter, namely having a water droplet size distribution and water content close to that of commercially produced butter. Although it is possible to churn cream on a small scale, matching the microstructure of butter is a challenge. A 2-step churning process was introduced with the application of a kitchen mixer. The resulting microstructure was evaluated using confocal laser scanning microscopy. In addition, low-field nuclear magnetic resonance was used to determine the water droplet size distribution. Results demonstrated that a water content of 16% to 19% could be obtained with the proposed procedure, close to the standard water content of 16%. Average water droplet size ranged between 2.5 to 4.3 µm and did not depend on batch-to-batch variations, nor storage-induced differences in the cream. In conclusion, the proposed method could be employed to prepare water-in-oil emulsions with a microstructure similar to that of butter and opens new opportunities for studying microbial growth, flavor release, and texture formation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666910224001029
spellingShingle Sandra Beyer Gregersen
Lise Margrethe Boesgaard
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Mads Eg Andersen
Ulf Andersen
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title A simple and robust method for laboratory-scale preparation of butter
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title_full_unstemmed A simple and robust method for laboratory-scale preparation of butter
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