Effect of emulsifier type and homogenization temperature and pressure on physical properties of peanut extract

Summary Peanut extract (90.4% moisture, 3% protein and 4.5% fat, w/w) was homogenized using a two‐valve homogenizer and the effects of emulsifier and homogenization temperature and pressure on the physical properties were studied. Homogenization without emulsifier at 72°C increased the emulsion stability (ES) and sedimentation index (SI) by 5–11% and 15% respectively, compared to homogenization at 60°C. Homogenization with gum arabic increased the ES and viscosity by 17–22% and 127–176% respectively, and decreased SI by 26–38%. Homogenization with soya lecithin increased the ES and viscosity by 28–33% and 16–18% respectively, and decreased SI by 35–44%. Homogenization with Recodan EMS® (monodiglycerides + glycerol monostearates + soya lecithin) or Recodan CM® (monodiglycerides + glycerol monostearates + guar gum + carrageenan) increased the ES and colour lightness (L*) by 43–60% and 12% respectively, and decreased SI by 44–48%. Addition of Recodan CM® increased the viscosity by 482%. ES and L* increased with pressure. Extracts homogenized without emulsifier, with gum arabic, soya lecithin or Recodan EMS® were Newtonian whereas the extract homogenized with Recodan CM® was pseudoplastic.