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In this work the association between polymorphism and the crystal network structure developed by the TAG of cocoa butter (CB) was investigated under static and stirring crystallization conditions using a dynamic mechanical spectrometer. The results obtained showed that parameters obtained through oscillatory rheometry (i.e., phase shift angle, δ) followed the polymorphism of CB during static crystallization. Although standard DSC was not capable of differentiating the α to β′ phase transformation from the direct β′ crystallization from CB melt, δ rheograms measured these two processes separately. Additionally, through oscillatory rheometry, we followed the dimensionality of the crystal network during CB crystallization. Within this context, the pre-exponential term (In γ) from the weak-link regime equation for colloidal dispersions was much more sensitive than the fractal dimension (D) to differences in crystal size, spatial distribution of the crystal network, and melting temperature of the β′ phase of CB. On the other hand, torque measurements obtained during CB crystallization under stirring conditions showed a shear rate effect that favored TAG development in the β phase at temperatures of 19, 22, and 26.5°C, particularly at shear rates of 120 and 400 rpm. In contrast, under static conditions CB did not develop in the β phase at any of the crystallization temperatures investigated (i.e., 18 to 26.5°C).
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Toro-Vazquez, J.F., Pérez-Martínez, D., Dibildox-Alvarado, E. et al. Rheometry and polymorphism of cocoa butter during crystallization under static and stirring conditions. J Amer Oil Chem Soc 81, 195–202 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11746-004-0881-z
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