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Phuangjit U, Klinkesorn U, Tan CP, Katekhong W. Enhancing silkworm protein yield, extraction efficiency, structure, functionality, and antioxidant activity using ultrasound-, microwave-, and freeze-thaw-assisted methods. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:383-390. [PMID: 37595024 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Silkworm protein applications are limited in the food industry because of their low emulsifying and foaming properties. This study investigated the effect of ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) for 15 and 30 min, microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) for 1 and 2 min, and freeze-thaw-assisted extraction (FTAE) for one and three cycles on the yield, extraction efficiency, functional properties, and antioxidant activities of proteins from silkworm pupae. Relationships of protein structure and functionality were also examined. RESULTS UAE for 15 and 30 min and MAE for 1 and 2 min significantly increased protein yield and extraction efficiency compared to the control. Both UAE and MAE processes, especially MAE for 2 min, greatly improved the emulsifying and foaming properties of extracted proteins. FTAE one and three cycles did not increase the protein yield and extraction efficiency but showed enhanced functional properties, especially foaming. All samples showed changes in protein structure, such as increased exposed sulfhydryl (SH) contents, denaturation temperatures, and enthalpy. Only MAE samples had low-molecular-weight proteins based on sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. UAE and FTAE samples had significantly higher antioxidant activities, while the MAE process showed the opposite. CONCLUSION UAE and MAE processes improved the yield and functionality of extracted silkworm proteins, while MAE negatively impacted protein antioxidant activities. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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Affiliation(s)
- Uraiwun Phuangjit
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Research Unit on Innovative Technologies for Production and Delivery of Functional Biomolecules, Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute (KURDI), Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Research Unit on Innovative Technologies for Production and Delivery of Functional Biomolecules, Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute (KURDI), Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Research Unit on Innovative Technologies for Production and Delivery of Functional Biomolecules, Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute (KURDI), Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Zhang F, Li X, Liang X, Kong B, Sun F, Cao C, Gong H, Zhang H, Liu Q. Feasibility of Tenebrio molitor larvae protein to partially replace lean meat in the processing of hybrid frankfurters: Perspectives on quality profiles and in vitro digestibility. Food Res Int 2024; 176:113846. [PMID: 38163692 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113846] [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: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of replacing different amounts (5 %, 10 %, 15 %, 20 % and 25 %) of lean meat with Tenebrio molitor larvae protein (TMLP) on the quality profiles of hybrid frankfurters. The results showed that there were no obvious differences in moisture, protein or fat content of all the hybrid frankfurters (P > 0.05), only a higher substitution rate (from 10 % to 25 %) resulted in a higher ash content than the control group (P < 0.05). With the increasing replacement rate (5 %, 10 % and 15 %), the cooking loss of the hybrid frankfurters showed the similar effects as the control group (P > 0.05), whereas the higher replacement rates of 20 % and 25 % obviously decreased the emulsion stability of the hybrid frankfurters. Moreover, with lower substitution rate (5 %, 10 % and 15 %) there were no significant differences in cooking loss between the hybrid frankfurters and the control group (P > 0.05), whereas the higher substitution rates (20 % and 25 %) obviously increased the cooking loss of the hybrid frankfurters (P < 0.05). Meanwhile, as the level of substitution increased, the hybrid frankfurters had higher digestibility, poorer texture than the standard frankfurters, as well as the rheological behaviour of hybrid meat batters (P < 0.05). The results showed that a moderate level (15 %) of TMLP was used to replace lean pork could be potentially and successfully be used to produce hybrid frankfurters.
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- Fengxue Zhang
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; School of Food Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, Shandong 264025, China
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- Sharable Platform of Large-Scale Instruments & Equipments, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- School of Food Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, Shandong 264025, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China; Heilongjiang Green Food Science & Research Institute, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150028, China.
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Xu JH, Xiao S, Wang JH, Wang B, Cai YX, Hu WF. Comparative study of the effects of ultrasound-assisted alkaline extraction on black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae protein: Nutritional, structural, and functional properties. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 101:106662. [PMID: 37918292 PMCID: PMC10638069 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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In this study, we developed an ultrasound-assisted alkaline method for extracting black soldier fly larvae protein (BSFLP). The effects of ultrasound-assisted extraction on the nutritional value, structural characteristics, and techno-functional properties of BSFLP were compared with those using the conventional hot alkali method. The results showed that ultrasound-assisted extraction significantly increased the extraction ratio of BSFLP from 55.40% to 80.37%, but reduced the purity from 84.19% to 80.75%. The BSFLP extracted by ultrasound-assisted extraction met the amino acid requirements for humans proposed by the Food and Agriculture Organization in 2013, and ultrasound-assisted extraction did not alter the limiting amino acids of the BSFLP. The ultrasound-assisted extraction increased the in vitro protein digestibility from 82.97% to 99.79%. Moreover, ultrasound-assisted extraction obtained BSFLP with a more ordered secondary structure and more loosely porous surface morphology, without breaking the peptide bonds. By contrast, the conventional hot alkaline method hydrolyzed BSFLP into smaller fragments. The effect of ultrasound-assisted extraction on the structure of BSFLP improved the solubility and emulsion capacity of BSFLP, but reduced its foaming properties. In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that ultrasound-assisted alkaline extraction could be a suitable method for extracting BSFLP and improving its nutritional value, and structural and functional properties. The findings obtained in this study could promote the wider application of BSFLP in food industry.
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- Jia-Hao Xu
- School of Life and Health Technology, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China; College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 523006, China
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- School of Life and Health Technology, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China; Engineering Research Center of Health Food Design & Nutrition Regulation, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China.
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- School of Life and Health Technology, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China; Engineering Research Center of Health Food Design & Nutrition Regulation, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Life and Health Technology, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China; Engineering Research Center of Health Food Design & Nutrition Regulation, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Life and Health Technology, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China; Engineering Research Center of Health Food Design & Nutrition Regulation, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 523006, China
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Ma L, Xu J, Yu Y, Wang D, Yu M, Zhang X, Yang X, Xu X. Effect of high-intensity ultrasound on the structural and functional properties of proteins in housefly larvae (Musca demestica). ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 101:106673. [PMID: 37931343 PMCID: PMC10654224 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Insect protein has gradually attracted wide attention from the international research community as a promising source of high-quality protein that can replace traditional protein sources. The larvae of the housefly, a prevalent and widespread species, contain high levels of protein with beneficial properties, namely, anti-fatigue, anti-radiation, and anti-aging functions, as well as liver protection and immunity enhancement. This work thoroughly examined the impact of high-intensity ultrasound (HIUS) on the structural and functional characteristics of housefly larval concentrate protein (HLCP). HLCP samples were sonicated for 20 min at a frequency of 20 kHz with varying energies (0, 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 W). The findings demonstrated that sonication considerably altered the secondary and tertiary structures of HLCP but had no effect on molecular weight. With an increase in ultrasonic power, HLCP's particle size shrank, more hydrophobic groups were exposed, more free sulfhydryl groups were present, the solution's stability improved, and HLCP's solubility rose. In addition, HLCP's emulsification and foaming abilities were improved by HIUS treatment. It is anticipated that this study's findings will offer fresh insights into the implementation of HLCP in the food sector.
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- Longkai Ma
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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Purkiewicz A, Stasiewicz M, Nowakowski JJ, Pietrzak-Fiećko R. The Influence of the Lactation Period and the Type of Milk on the Content of Amino Acids and Minerals in Human Milk and Infant Formulas. Foods 2023; 12:3674. [PMID: 37835327 PMCID: PMC10572789 DOI: 10.3390/foods12193674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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(1) Background: This study investigated the effect of the lactation period and the type of infant formula on the content of amino acids and selected minerals in an infant's food; (2) Methods: The study material consisted of breast milk (colostrum, n = 38; transitional milk, mature milk, n = 38) and three types of infant formulas (for first and follow-on feeding). Amino acid content was determined using an automatic amino acid analyzer, while minerals were determined by the atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) technique; (3) Results: Breast milk and infant formulas contained a full range of essential amino acids. In most cases, the content of individual amino acids and minerals decreased with increasing lactation. In infant formulas, there were higher contents of phenylalanine, glutamic acid, proline, serine, and tyrosine in follow-on milk (p < 0.05). The EAA/TAA ratio in breast milk and infant formulas was similar, but the milk differed in their qualitative composition. Infant formulas contained levels of individual minerals that were several times higher-especially Mg, Ca, Mn, and Fe.; (4) Conclusions: Colostrum is more concentrated, and the level of amino acids and minerals is higher in it; as the milk matures, it decreases. In most cases, the content of individual amino acids and minerals is higher in infant formulas than in human milk, which is established through strict Codex Alimentarius procedures to ensure the proper development of infants.
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- Aleksandra Purkiewicz
- Department of Commodity Science and Food Analysis, Faculty of Food Science, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Plac Cieszyński 1, 10-726 Olsztyn, Poland;
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Management, Faculty of Animal Bioengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 5, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland;
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- Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Plac Łódzki 3, 10-727 Olsztyn, Poland;
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- Department of Commodity Science and Food Analysis, Faculty of Food Science, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Plac Cieszyński 1, 10-726 Olsztyn, Poland;
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