What You Need to Know
Gelation relies on protein denaturation and aggregation or polysaccharide hydrogen bonding, forming a three‑dimensional network that traps water. Temperature, pH, concentration, ionic strength, and pressure modulate the kinetics and strength of this network, while the presence of sugars or ions can stabilize or destabilize the gel structure.
The Science
Primary Reaction
Denaturation and aggregation of proteins or polysaccharides forming a network