Evaluation of the Structure, Functional Applications, and Future Perspectıves of Oleogels in the Food Industry

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https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v14i3.910-920.8370

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Oleogel , Food industry applications , Trans fat replacement , Rice bran wax , Candelilla wax

Abstract

Oleogels are solidified fat systems with innovative and functional properties that can be used as a substitute for trans and saturated fats in the food industry. They are produced by combining oleogelators such as beeswax, rice bran wax, candelilla wax and ethyl cellulose with vegetable oils and are used in a wide range of industrial applications such as margarine, confectionery, pastry products, dairy and meat products due to their ability to successfully mimic the physical and sensory properties of traditional fats. The research aimed to evaluate the usage areas and advantages of oleogels in the food industry within the framework of the literature. The results show that oleogels are effective as a substitute for saturated and trans fats in bakery products (cookies, cakes, muffins), margarine and spreads. In particular, oleogels based on rice bran wax, candelilla wax and monoacylglycerols provide similar or superior results to conventional fats in terms of texture, sensory acceptance and stability of products. In addition, the use of oleogels reduces fat migration, extends shelf life and improves oxidative stability in pastry and dairy products. In meat products, the use of oleogel improves the lipid profile, while maintaining the textural and sensory quality of the products and increasing consumer acceptance. In conclusion, oleogel technology has a significant potential for reducing trans and saturated fats, transporting bioactive substances, increasing product stability and producing functional foods. However, in order to determine the ideal oleogel formulations for different product groups and to overcome the technological difficulties that may be encountered in large-scale production, it is thought that future research should focus on the determination of suitable oleogelator types for different products, sensory acceptability and long-term stability.

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Tüğen, A., Karasu, S., & Dıraman, H. (2026). Evaluation of the Structure, Functional Applications, and Future Perspectıves of Oleogels in the Food Industry. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 14(3), 910–920. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v14i3.910-920.8370

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