Previous studies have shown that Astragalus Gossypinus species of gum tragacanth are able to stabilize oil in water emulsion. Today, irradiation is used to disinfect many polymers. Results have shown that irradiation treatment has a significant effect on molecular weight and functional properties of Gums, especially Gum tragacanth. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of irradiated Gum tragacanth at doses 0, 1/5, 3, 5 kGy on the emulsion stability index of oil in water emulsion which contain 0.5% w/w gum tragacanth and 10% w/w sun flower oil was studied by measuring creaming index. In order to monitor the mechanism of stabilization, rheological properties and particle size distributing parameters were measured. Rheological properties were measured by using rheometer and particle size distribution was determined using laser diffractometry. All treatments were performed three times and the data were analyzed by one way ANOVA. Significant differences between means were identified (P values < 0.05) using Duncan test. Results indicated thatrheological properties, particle size distributing and the stability of oil in water emulsion has been affected by irradiation. These changes are dependent on irradiation dose. Results show that irradiation treatment at 1.5 kGy created the most stable system by changing the studied parameters.

Keywords: Key words: Oil in water emulsion, Gum tragacanth, Irradiation

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