FTIR analysis of β-lactoglobulin at the oil/water-interface

Knowledge about the critical interfacial concentration of a protein supports our understanding of the kinetic stability of an emulsion. Its determination is currently limited to either invasive or indirect methods. The aim of our study was the determination of the critical interfacial concentration of whey protein β-lactoglobulin at oil/water-interfaces through fluorescence and pendant drop analysis and the comparison to an in situ...