Dispersions and changes in dispersions

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What is an disperse system?

A homogeneous system existing of different particles. The particles are of a different size and phases have a different density. A dispersed phase in a continues phase.

What particles can be dispersed?

 
–Air bubbles
–Water, moisture
–Fat droplets, crystals
–Fibers (meat, vegetables, fruit)
–Starch granules
–Protein aggregates
–Macromolecules / hydrocolloids

On which scales do dispersed systems work?

The molecular scale (ingredients) and the macroscopic scale (taste and texture).
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On what does the interaction between components have a influence?

The stability, the consistency and texture

The interaction between components change during processing and storage. How?

By heat, ph, concentration, oxygen, water, pressure

What are the disperse fases?

- Emulsion (liquid-liquid)
- Foam (air-liquid/ air-solid)
- Dispersions: added particles
  Crystals in sugar solutions/fat-oil mixtures/chocolate
  Solutions with macromolecules (starch/protein/pectin)
- Fibers (meat, vegetables), cells (apple sauce)

Which factors influence the stability of dispersions?

- Density 
- Particle size d
- Gravity g
- Viscosity 

Which factors are relevant for the sedimentation or creaming rate?



–Difference in density between particle phase and liquid phase Δ

What means a positive and a negative velocity?

Positive = sedimentation
Negative = creaming

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