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Jaeger I, Köhn CR, Evans JD, Frazzon J, Renault P, Kothe CI. Nutritional and microbial profiles of ripened plant-based cheese analogs collected from the European market. Food Res Int 2024; 191:114724. [PMID: 39059920 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Plant-based cheese analogs have emerged as a novel global market trend driven by sustainability concerns for our planet. This study examines eleven soft ripened plant-based cheese analogs produced in Europe, primarily with bloomy rinds and cashew nuts as the main ingredient. First, we focused on exploring the macronutrients and salt content stated on the labels, as well a detailed fatty acid analysis of the samples. Compared to dairy cheeses, plant-based cheeses share similarities in lipid content, but their fatty acid profiles diverge significantly, with higher ratio of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids such as oleic and linoleic acids. We also investigated the microbiota of these analog products, employing a culture-dependent and -independent approaches. We identified a variety of microorganisms in the plant-based cheeses, with Lactococcus lactis and Leuconostoc mesenteroides being the dominant bacterial species, and Geotrichum candidum and Penicillium camemberti the dominant fungal species. Most of the species characterized are similar to those present in dairy cheeses, suggesting that they have been inoculated as culture starters to contribute to the sensorial acceptance of plant-based cheeses. However, we also identify several species that are possibly intrinsic to plant matrices or originate from the production environment, such as Pediococcus pentosaceus and Enterococcus spp. This coexistence of typical dairy-associated organisms with plant associated species highlights the potential microbial dynamics inherent in the production of plant-based cheese. These findings will contribute to a better understanding of plant-based cheese alternatives, enable the development of sustainable products, and pave the way for future research exploring the use of plant-based substrates in the production of cheese analogues.
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- Isabela Jaeger
- Food Science Institute, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9500, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, Micalis Institute, 78350 Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Food Science Institute, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9500, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Sustainable Food Innovation Group, The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
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- Food Science Institute, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9500, 91501-970 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, Micalis Institute, 78350 Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, Micalis Institute, 78350 Jouy-en-Josas, France; Sustainable Food Innovation Group, The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark.
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Agarbati A, Ciani M, Canonico L, Comitini F. Consortium of selected yeasts to produce healthy soy fermented beverage: Evaluation of microbial evolution, analytical, sensorial, and functional features. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20979. [PMID: 37916127 PMCID: PMC10616334 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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Currently, an increasing number of intolerant and vegan consumers are driving the market towards plant-based milk alternatives. Here, selected probiotic yeasts, belonging to the Candida zeylanoides, Kluyveromyces lactis and Debaryomyces hansenii species, previously characterized for their aptitude to ferment animal milk, were tested in soy milk. Trials at different fermentation times with the developed yeast consortium (Yc) coinoculated with a lactic bacterium commercial strain were carried out. Yc showed good fermentation performance, conferring distinctive analytical and aromatic properties to the resulted soy fermented beverage, a product similar to an industrial kefir. Analytical determinations did not show significant variations between the end of fermentation and cold storage (4 weeks at 4 °C), indicating full stability. Phenol amounts and antioxidant activity were significantly increased in soy fermented beverage fermented by Yc. All yeasts remained viable until the end of storage with a final concentration of approximately 8 Log CFU/ml, a value suitable for a probiotic commercial claim. Overall, the results suggest that Yc is a promising multistarter candidate for functional soy products.
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- Alice Agarbati
- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell’Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell’Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell’Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze della Vita e dell’Ambiente, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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Diaz-Bustamante ML, Keppler JK, Reyes LH, Alvarez Solano OA. Trends and prospects in dairy protein replacement in yogurt and cheese. Heliyon 2023; 9:e16974. [PMID: 37346362 PMCID: PMC10279912 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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There is a growing demand for nutritional, functional, and eco-friendly dairy products, which has increased the need for research regarding alternative and sustainable protein sources. Plant-based, single-cell (SCP), and recombinant proteins are being explored as alternatives to dairy proteins. Plant-Based Proteins (PBPs) are commonly used to replace total dairy protein. However, PBPs are generally mixed with dairy proteins to improve their functional properties, which makes them dependent on animal protein sources. In contrast, single-Cell Proteins (SCPs) and recombinant dairy proteins are promising alternatives for dairy protein replacement since they provide nutritional components, essential amino acids, and high protein yield and can use industrial and agricultural waste as carbon sources. Although alternative protein sources offer numerous advantages over conventional dairy proteins, several technical and sensory challenges must be addressed to fully incorporate them into cheese and yogurt products. Future research can focus on improving the functional and sensory properties of alternative protein sources and developing new processing technologies to optimize their use in dairy products. This review highlights the current status of alternative dairy proteins in cheese and yogurt, their functional properties, and the challenges of their use in these products.
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- Martha L. Diaz-Bustamante
- Grupo de Diseño de Productos y Procesos (GDPP), Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- AFSG: Laboratory of Food Process Engineering, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Grupo de Diseño de Productos y Procesos (GDPP), Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Grupo de Diseño de Productos y Procesos (GDPP), Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
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Wang Y, Lyu B, Fu H, Li J, Ji L, Gong H, Zhang R, Liu J, Yu H. The development process of plant-based meat alternatives: raw material formulations and processing strategies. Food Res Int 2023; 167:112689. [PMID: 37087261 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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With the rapid growth of the world's population, the demand for meat is gradually increasing. The emergence and development of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMs) offer a good alternative to solve the environmental problems and disease problems caused by the over-consumption of meat products. Soybean is now the primary material for the production of PBMs due to its excellent gelation properties, potential from fibrous structure, balanced nutritional value, and relatively low price. Extrusion is the most widely used process for producing PBMs, and it has a remarkable effect on simulating the fibrous structure of real meat products. However, interactions related to phase transitions in protein molecules or fibrous structures during extrusion remain a challenge. Currently, PBMs do not meet people's demand for realistic meat in terms of texture, taste, and flavor. Therefore, the objectives of this review are to explore how to improve fiber structure formation in terms of raw material formulation and processing technology. Factors to improve the taste and texture of PBMs are summarized in terms of optimizing process parameters, changing the composition of raw materials, and enriching taste and flavor. It will provide a theoretical basis for the future development of PBMs.
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Fermentation for Designing Innovative Plant-Based Meat and Dairy Alternatives. Foods 2023; 12:foods12051005. [PMID: 36900522 PMCID: PMC10000644 DOI: 10.3390/foods12051005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Fermentation was traditionally used all over the world, having the preservation of plant and animal foods as a primary role. Owing to the rise of dairy and meat alternatives, fermentation is booming as an effective technology to improve the sensory, nutritional, and functional profiles of the new generation of plant-based products. This article intends to review the market landscape of fermented plant-based products with a focus on dairy and meat alternatives. Fermentation contributes to improving the organoleptic properties and nutritional profile of dairy and meat alternatives. Precision fermentation provides more opportunities for plant-based meat and dairy manufacturers to deliver a meat/dairy-like experience. Seizing the opportunities that the progress of digitalization is offering would boost the production of high-value ingredients such as enzymes, fats, proteins, and vitamins. Innovative technologies such as 3D printing could be an effective post-processing solution following fermentation in order to mimic the structure and texture of conventional products.
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Pointke M, Ohlau M, Risius A, Pawelzik E. Plant-Based Only: Investigating Consumers' Sensory Perception, Motivation, and Knowledge of Different Plant-Based Alternative Products on the Market. Foods 2022; 11:foods11152339. [PMID: 35954105 PMCID: PMC9368216 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Consumer acceptance and product development of sustainable, healthy, and tasty plant-based alternative products (PBAPs) are closely interlinked. However, information on consumer perceptions of the sensory profile of plant-based meat, cheese, and milk remains scarce. The study aimed to investigate German consumers’ (1) sensory evaluation of PBAPs and (2) consumers´ motivations and knowledge underlying the purchase of such products. This was analyzed in relation to different dietary styles of consumers (omnivore, flexitarian, vegetarian, vegan). A sample of 159 adults completed two tasks: first, a sensory test in which participants tasted and rated three different PBAPs in two consecutive sessions, and second, a questionnaire on consumption behavior, motivation, and knowledge. Results show few differences between nutrition styles in sensory evaluation of individual product attributes. However, overall liking was rated significantly higher by vegans than by omnivores. All dietary styles reported animal welfare and environmental aspects as the main motivations for consuming PBAPs. Most participants acknowledged that meat and cheese alternatives are highly processed foods and not a fad but are not automatically healthier or more environmentally friendly than their animal-based counterparts. Future research should focus on emerging product segments such as plant-based cheeses to better understand how consumers evaluate PBAPs.
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- Marcel Pointke
- Division of Quality of Plant Products, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Goettingen, 37075 Goettingen, Germany
- Correspondence:
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- Marketing for Food and Agricultural Products, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, University of Goettingen, 37073 Goettingen, Germany
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- Marketing for Food and Agricultural Products, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, University of Goettingen, 37073 Goettingen, Germany
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- Division of Quality of Plant Products, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Goettingen, 37075 Goettingen, Germany
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Falkeisen A, Gorman M, Knowles S, Barker S, Moss R, McSweeney MB. Consumer perception and emotional responses to plant-based cheeses. Food Res Int 2022; 158:111513. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Fu W, Yano H. Exploring melting behaviours of different cheese products by structural characteristics and rheological properties. INT J DAIRY TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/1471-0307.12895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Wei Fu
- Institute of Food Research National Agriculture and Food Research Organization Tsukuba 305‐8642, Japan
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- Institute of Food Research National Agriculture and Food Research Organization Tsukuba 305‐8642, Japan
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Yano H, Fu W. Effective Use of Plant Proteins for the Development of "New" Foods. Foods 2022; 11:foods11091185. [PMID: 35563905 PMCID: PMC9102783 DOI: 10.3390/foods11091185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Diversity in our diet mirrors modern society. Affluent lifestyles and extended longevity have caused the prevalence of diabetes and sarcopenia, which has led to the increased demand of low-carb, high-protein foods. Expansion of the global population and Westernization of Asian diets have surged the number of meat eaters, which has eventually disrupted the supply–demand balance of meat. In contrast, some people do not eat meat for religious reasons or due to veganism. With these multiple circumstances, our society has begun to resort to obtaining protein from plant sources rather than animal origins. This “protein shift” urges food researchers to develop high-quality foods based on plant proteins. Meanwhile, patients with food allergies, especially gluten-related ones, are reported to be increasing. Additionally, growing popularity of the gluten-free diet demands development of foods without using ingredients of wheat origin. Besides, consumers prefer “clean-label” products in which products are expected to contain fewer artificial compounds. These diversified demands on foods have spurred the development of “new” foods in view of food-processing technologies as well as selection of the primary ingredients. In this short review, examples of foodstuffs that have achieved tremendous recent progress are introduced: effective use of plant protein realized low-carb, high protein, gluten-free bread/pasta. Basic manufacturing principles of plant-based vegan cheese have also been established. We will also discuss on the strategy of effective development of new foods in view of the better communication with consumers as well as efficient use of plant proteins.
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Gänzle M. The periodic table of fermented foods: limitations and opportunities. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 106:2815-2826. [PMID: 35412130 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-022-11909-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Fermentation is one of the oldest methods of food processing and accounts for a substantial proportion of human foods, including not only staple foods such as bread, cereal porridges or fermented legumes but also fermented vegetables, meats, fish and dairy, alcoholic beverages as well as coffee, cocoa and condiments such as vinegar, soy sauce and fish sauces. Adding the regional varieties to these diverse product categories makes for an almost immeasurable diversity of fermented foods. The periodic table of fermented foods aims to map this diversity on the 118 entries of the periodic table of chemical elements. While the table fails to represent the diversity of fermented foods, it represents major fermentation substrates, product categories, fermentation processes and fermentation organisms. This communication not only addresses limitations of the graphical display on a "periodic table of fermented foods", but also identifies opportunities that relate to questions that are facilitated by this graphical presentation: on the origin and purpose of food fermentation, which fermented foods represent "indigenous" foods, differences and similarities in the assembly of microbial communities in different fermentations, differences in the global preferences for food fermentation, the link between microbial diversity, fermentation time and product properties, and opportunities of using traditional food fermentations as template for development of new products. KEY POINTS: • Fermented foods are produced in an almost immeasurable diversity. • Fermented foods were mapped on a periodic table of fermented foods. • This table facilitates identification of communalities and differences of products.
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- Michael Gänzle
- Dept. of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, 4-10 Ag/For Centre, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2P5, Canada.
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Harper AR, Dobson RCJ, Morris VK, Moggré GJ. Fermentation of plant-based dairy alternatives by lactic acid bacteria. Microb Biotechnol 2022; 15:1404-1421. [PMID: 35393728 PMCID: PMC9049613 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.14008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Ethical, environmental and health concerns around dairy products are driving a fast‐growing industry for plant‐based dairy alternatives, but undesirable flavours and textures in available products are limiting their uptake into the mainstream. The molecular processes initiated during fermentation by lactic acid bacteria in dairy products is well understood, such as proteolysis of caseins into peptides and amino acids, and the utilisation of carbohydrates to form lactic acid and exopolysaccharides. These processes are fundamental to developing the flavour and texture of fermented dairy products like cheese and yoghurt, yet how these processes work in plant‐based alternatives is poorly understood. With this knowledge, bespoke fermentative processes could be engineered for specific food qualities in plant‐based foods. This review will provide an overview of recent research that reveals how fermentation occurs in plant‐based milk, with a focus on how differences in plant proteins and carbohydrate structure affect how they undergo the fermentation process. The practical aspects of how this knowledge has been used to develop plant‐based cheeses and yoghurts is also discussed.
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- Aimee R Harper
- Biomolecular Interaction Centre, Food Transitions 2050 Joint Postgraduate School, and School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, PO Box 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand.,The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, 74 Gerald St, Lincoln, 7608, New Zealand.,The Riddet Institute, MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, University of Canterbury, PO Box 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
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- Biomolecular Interaction Centre, Food Transitions 2050 Joint Postgraduate School, and School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, PO Box 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand.,The Riddet Institute, MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, University of Canterbury, PO Box 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand.,Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Vic., 3010, Australia
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- Biomolecular Interaction Centre, Food Transitions 2050 Joint Postgraduate School, and School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, PO Box 4800, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand
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- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, 74 Gerald St, Lincoln, 7608, New Zealand
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Ingredients, Processing, and Fermentation: Addressing the Organoleptic Boundaries of Plant-Based Dairy Analogues. Foods 2022; 11:foods11060875. [PMID: 35327297 PMCID: PMC8952883 DOI: 10.3390/foods11060875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Consumer interest and research in plant-based dairy analogues has been growing in recent years because of increasingly negative implications of animal-derived products on human health, animal wellbeing, and the environment. However, plant-based dairy analogues face many challenges in mimicking the organoleptic properties of dairy products due to their undesirable off-flavours and textures. This article thus reviews fermentation as a viable pathway to developing clean-label plant-based dairy analogues with satisfactory consumer acceptability. Discussions on complementary strategies such as raw material selection and extraction technologies are also included. An overview of plant raw materials with the potential to be applied in dairy analogues is first discussed, followed by a review of the processing steps and innovative techniques required to transform these plant raw materials into functional ingredients such as plant-based aqueous extracts or flours for subsequent fermentation. Finally, the various fermentation (bacterial, yeast, and fungal) methodologies applied for the improvement of texture and other sensory qualities of plant-based dairy analogues are covered. Concerted research efforts would be required in the future to tailor and optimise the presented wide diversity of options to produce plant-based fermented dairy analogues that are both delicious and nutritionally adequate.
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Craig WJ, Mangels AR, Brothers CJ. Nutritional Profiles of Non-Dairy Plant-Based Cheese Alternatives. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14061247. [PMID: 35334904 PMCID: PMC8952881 DOI: 10.3390/nu14061247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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With the growing interest in non-dairy products, there has been a surge of interest in consumers seeking plant-based cheese alternatives spurred by a desire to improve individual health and achieve a more sustainable food supply. The aim of this study was to conduct a cross-sectional survey of non-dairy cheese alternatives available in the United States and to evaluate their nutritional content. A total of 245 non-dairy plant-based cheese alternatives were analyzed using their nutritional facts labels. The various cheese alternatives were based upon coconut oil (n = 106), cashews and coconut (n = 61), cashews (n = 35), oats (n = 16), almonds (n = 7), soy (n = 6), palm fruit oil (n = 5), and other blends (n = 9). Only 3% of these cheese alternatives had 5 g or more of protein, while 19%, 14%, and 1% were fortified with calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, respectively. Almost 60% had high levels of saturated fat, while 15% had low sodium levels. The products based on cashews alone more commonly had the highest protein levels and the lowest sodium and saturated fat levels. Those containing coconut oil more commonly had higher saturated fat and sodium levels and were most frequently fortified with vitamin B12. Few of these products could be considered good dietary sources of either protein or calcium.
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- Winston J. Craig
- Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA
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- Department of Biology, Walla Walla University, College Place, WA 99324, USA;
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Recent trends in the development of healthy and functional cheese analogues-a review. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Mefleh M, Pasqualone A, Caponio F, Faccia M. Legumes as basic ingredients in the production of dairy-free cheese alternatives: a review. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2022; 102:8-18. [PMID: 34453343 PMCID: PMC9293078 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Research into dairy-free alternative products, whether plant-based or cell-based, is growing fast and the food industry is facing a new challenge of creating innovative, nutritious, accessible, and natural dairy-free cheese alternatives. The market demand for these products is continuing to increase owing to more people choosing to reduce or eliminate meat and dairy products from their diet for health, environmental sustainability, and/or ethical reasons. This review investigates the current status of dairy product alternatives. Legume proteins have good technological properties and are cheap, which gives them a strong commercial potential to be used in plant-based cheese-like products. However, few legume proteins have been explored in the formulation, development, and manufacture of a fully dairy-free cheese because of their undesirable properties: heat stable anti-nutritional factors and a beany flavor. These can be alleviated by novel or traditional and economical techniques. The improvement and diversification of the formulation of legume-based cheese alternatives is strongly suggested as a low-cost step towards more sustainable food chains. © 2021 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Marina Mefleh
- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science (DISSPA)University of Bari Aldo MoroBariItaly
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science (DISSPA)University of Bari Aldo MoroBariItaly
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science (DISSPA)University of Bari Aldo MoroBariItaly
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science (DISSPA)University of Bari Aldo MoroBariItaly
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Silva AR, Silva MM, Ribeiro BD. Plant-based milk products. FUTURE FOODS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-91001-9.00025-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Adesina AR, Ogunmoyela OAB, Arisa NU, Ololade ZS. Optimization of the production of local cheese from cow milk processed with the seed of
Moringa oleifera. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Adedeji R. Adesina
- Department of Process and Technology Perfetti Van Melle Nigeria Limited Agbara Nigeria
- Department of Chemical and Food Sciences Bells University of Technology Ota Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical and Food Sciences Bells University of Technology Ota Nigeria
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Grasso N, Roos Y, Crowley S, Arendt E, O'Mahony J. Composition and physicochemical properties of commercial plant-based block-style products as alternatives to cheese. FUTURE FOODS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fufo.2021.100048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Peng Y, Kyriakopoulou K, Rahmani A, Venema P, van der Goot AJ. Isochoric moisture heating as a tool to control the functionality of soy protein. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Cai JS, Feng JY, Ni ZJ, Ma RH, Thakur K, Wang S, Hu F, Zhang JG, Wei ZJ. An update on the nutritional, functional, sensory characteristics of soy products, and applications of new processing strategies. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.04.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Plant-Based Cheeses: A Systematic Review of Sensory Evaluation Studies and Strategies to Increase Consumer Acceptance. Foods 2021; 10:foods10040725. [PMID: 33808105 PMCID: PMC8066998 DOI: 10.3390/foods10040725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Animal protein provides unique sensory and textural properties to foods that are not easily replicated when replaced with plant-based alternatives. Food scientists and researchers are currently developing innovative approaches to improve their physical and sensory characteristics in plant-based analogs. In terms of plant-based cheese substitutes (PBCS), soy is the most commonly used plant-based protein but is associated with undesirable sensory attributes (i.e., beany and gritty). In order to determine if the approaches result in a significant improvement in sensory quality and liking, sensory evaluation is employed. The aim of this review is to summarize the original literature (n = 12) relating to 100% PBCS which utilizes sensory evaluation methods. Overall, a major theme identified in this review is the innovative strategies used to increase acceptance of PBCS, whether products are aimed at improving existing non-dairy-based cheese formulations or to more closely mimic a conventional dairy-based cheese product. Studies demonstrate processing and fermentation of soybeans and blending of non-dairy milks are potential ways to improve consumer liking of PBCS. A secondary focus is to discuss the current sensory methodology carried out in the reviewed literature. Future studies should consider using more specific measures of flavor and mouthfeel, integrate evaluation of consumer liking with instrumental textural methods, and use a larger more diverse group of consumers. The outcome of this review is to highlight the importance of integrating sensory science in order to help facilitate the improvement of the sensory and quality attributes of PBCS and streamline product development.
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The increasing size and affluence of the global population have led to a rising demand for high-protein foods such as dairy and meat. Because it will be impossible to supply sufficient protein to everyone solely with dairy and meat, we need to transition at least part of our diets toward protein foods that are more sustainable to produce. The best way to convince consumers to make this transition is to offer products that easily fit into their current habits and diets by mimicking the original foods. This review focuses on methods of creating an internal microstructure close to that of the animal-based originals. One can directly employ plant products, use intermediates such as cell factories, or grow cultured meat by using nutrients of plant origin. We discuss methods of creating high-quality alternatives to meat and dairy foods, describe their relative merits, and provide an outlook toward the future.
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- Konstantina Kyriakopoulou
- Food Process Engineering Laboratory, Agrotechnology and Food Sciences Group, Wageningen University, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands;
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- Food Process Engineering Laboratory, Agrotechnology and Food Sciences Group, Wageningen University, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands;
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- Food Process Engineering Laboratory, Agrotechnology and Food Sciences Group, Wageningen University, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands;
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- Food Process Engineering Laboratory, Agrotechnology and Food Sciences Group, Wageningen University, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands;
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Tarnaud F, Gaucher F, do Carmo FLR, Illikoud N, Jardin J, Briard-Bion V, Guyomarc'h F, Gagnaire V, Jan G. Differential Adaptation of Propionibacterium freudenreichii CIRM-BIA129 to Cow's Milk Versus Soymilk Environments Modulates Its Stress Tolerance and Proteome. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:549027. [PMID: 33335514 PMCID: PMC7736159 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.549027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Propionibacterium freudenreichii is a beneficial bacterium that modulates the gut microbiota, motility and inflammation. It is traditionally consumed within various fermented dairy products. Changes to consumer habits in the context of food transition are, however, driving the demand for non-dairy fermented foods, resulting in a considerable development of plant-based fermented products that require greater scientific knowledge. Fermented soymilks, in particular, offer an alternative source of live probiotics. While the adaptation of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) to such vegetable substrates is well documented, little is known about that of propionibacteria. We therefore investigated the adaptation of Propionibacterium freudenreichii to soymilk by comparison to cow's milk. P. freudenreichii grew in cow's milk but not in soymilk, but it did grow in soymilk when co-cultured with the lactic acid bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum. When grown in soymilk ultrafiltrate (SUF, the aqueous phase of soymilk), P. freudenreichii cells appeared thinner and rectangular-shaped, while they were thicker and more rounded in cow's milk utltrafiltrate (MUF, the aqueous phase of cow milk). The amount of extractable surface proteins (SlpA, SlpB, SlpD, SlpE) was furthermore reduced in SUF, when compared to MUF. This included the SlpB protein, previously shown to modulate adhesion and immunomodulation in P. freudenreichii. Tolerance toward an acid and toward a bile salts challenge were enhanced in SUF. By contrast, tolerance toward an oxidative and a thermal challenge were enhanced in MUF. A whole-cell proteomic approach further identified differential expression of 35 proteins involved in amino acid transport and metabolism (including amino acid dehydrogenase, amino acid transporter), 32 proteins involved in carbohydrate transport and metabolism (including glycosyltransferase, PTS), indicating metabolic adaptation to the substrate. The culture medium also modulated the amount of stress proteins involved in stress remediation: GroEL, OpuCA, CysK, DnaJ, GrpE, in line with the modulation of stress tolerance. Changing the fermented substrate may thus significantly affect the fermentative and probiotic properties of dairy propionibacteria. This needs to be considered when developing new fermented functional foods.
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- INRAE, Institut Agro, STLO, Rennes, France
- Bioprox, Levallois-Perret, France
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Li Y, Zhang X, Yang J, Ma X, Jia X, Du P, Li A. Influence of the addition of
Geotrichum candidum
on the microbial, chemical, textural, and sensory features of soft soy cheese. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.14823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Ying Li
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education Food College, Northeast Agriculture University Harbin China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education Food College, Northeast Agriculture University Harbin China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education Food College, Northeast Agriculture University Harbin China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education Food College, Northeast Agriculture University Harbin China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education Food College, Northeast Agriculture University Harbin China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education Food College, Northeast Agriculture University Harbin China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education Food College, Northeast Agriculture University Harbin China
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Mahcene Z, Khelil A, Hasni S, Bozkurt F, Goudjil MB, Tornuk F. Home-made cheese preservation using sodium alginate based on edible film incorporating essential oils. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2020; 58:2406-2419. [PMID: 33967337 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-020-04753-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The objective of the present study is developing a new technique for the preservation of natural cheese by the use of an edible biofilm based on sodium alginate in order to evaluate the effect of the essential oils (O. basilicum L, R. officinalis L. A. herba alba Asso. M. pulegium L.) incorporated in the film on the oxidation stability, microbial spoilage, physicochemical characteristics and sensory criteria. The cheese samples coated with sodium alginate incorporated by the oils showed moderate stability in terms of oxidative stabilities of proteins and lipids during storage. In addition, poor microbial growth (total aerobic mesophilic flora, yeasts and fecal coliforms) was observed in cheese samples coated with biofilm, also, the growth of Staphylococci Salmonella and Molds for all types of cheese were completely inhibited. Additionally, it was observed that the biofilm coating reduced the weight loss and hardness of the cheese comparing with the uncoated sample. The results of sensory analysis revealed that uncoated cheese, coated with sodium alginate and sodium alginate composed of oil of O. basilicum were the most preferred by panelists, in comparison with others. Therefore, it was concluded that this technique of coating cheese with edible film activated with essential oils is preferred and favorable by virtue of the effect of oils preserving the cheese without seriously affecting their organoleptic properties.
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- Zineb Mahcene
- Lab of Protecting Ecosystems in Arid and Semi Arid Areas, Biological Sciences Department, Natural Sciences and Life Sciences Faculty, Kasdi Merbah University Ouargla, 30000 Ouargla, Algeria
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- Lab of Protecting Ecosystems in Arid and Semi Arid Areas, Biological Sciences Department, Natural Sciences and Life Sciences Faculty, Kasdi Merbah University Ouargla, 30000 Ouargla, Algeria
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- Lab of Protecting Ecosystems in Arid and Semi Arid Areas, Biological Sciences Department, Natural Sciences and Life Sciences Faculty, Kasdi Merbah University Ouargla, 30000 Ouargla, Algeria
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- Food Engineering Department, Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Faculty, Yildiz Technical University, Davutpasa Campus, 34210 Istanbul, Turkey
- Food Engineering Department, Enginneering and Architecture Faculty, Mus Alparslan University, 49100 Mus, Turkey
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- Lab. Process Engineering, Process Engineering Department, Applied Sciences Faculty, Kasdi Merbah University Ouargla, Ouargla, 30000 Algeria
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- Food Engineering Department, Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Faculty, Yildiz Technical University, Davutpasa Campus, 34210 Istanbul, Turkey
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The effects of inulin combined with galacto-oligosaccharide on the various properties of synbiotic soy cheese containing Lactobacillus acidophilus KLDS 1.0738. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SAFETY OF CROPS & FOODS 2020. [DOI: 10.15586/qas2019.740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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