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Abotsi EE, Panagodage Y, English M. Plant-based seafood alternatives: Current insights on the nutrition, protein-flavour interactions, and the processing of these foods. Curr Res Food Sci 2024; 9:100860. [PMID: 39381133 PMCID: PMC11460494 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2024.100860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2024] [Revised: 09/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/15/2024] [Indexed: 10/10/2024] Open
Abstract
Fish are an important food source; however, the sustainability of current seafood supplies is a major concern for key stakeholders. The development of plant-based seafood alternatives may be suitable products to alleviate some of the pressures on aquatic ecosystems and help support environmental sustainability. However, the wide-spread adoption of these products weighs heavily on the ingredients used in the formulations which should not only satisfy nutritional and sustainability targets but must also meet consumer approval and functionality. In this review, we highlight recent advances in our understanding of the nutritional quality and sensory challenges in particular flavour (which includes taste and aroma), that have so far proven difficult to overcome in the development of plant-based seafood alternatives. Protein interactions that contribute to flavour development in plant-based seafood alternatives and the factors that impact these interactions are also discussed. We also review the recent advances in the innovative technologies used to improve the texture of products in this emerging food category. Finally, we highlight key areas for targeted research to advance the development of this growing segment of food products.
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- Enoch Enorkplim Abotsi
- Boreal Ecosystems, Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Department of Human Nutrition, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Human Nutrition, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Xing J, Li Z, Zhang W, Wang P. The Composition, Structure, and Functionalities of Prolamins from Highland Barley. Molecules 2023; 28:5334. [PMID: 37513208 PMCID: PMC10385269 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The composition, structure, and functionalities of prolamins from highland barley were investigated. These parameters were compared with those of the commonly applied prolamins (zein). There are more charged and hydrophilic amino acids in highland barely prolamins than zein. The molecular weight of highland barely prolamins was between 30 and 63 kDa, which was larger than that of zein (20 and 24 kDa). The main secondary structure of highland barely prolamins was β-turn helices, while α-helical structures were the main secondary structure in zein. The water holding capacity, thermal stability, emulsifying capacity, and stability of prolamins from highland barley were significantly higher than in zein, while the opposite results were observed for oil absorption capacity between the two. The diameter of fibers prepared using highland barely prolamins was almost six times that of zein, while highland barely prolamins formed ribbon structures instead of fibers. Therefore, the results provide guidance for applications of prolamins from highland barley.
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- Jinjin Xing
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa 850030, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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Nowacka M, Trusinska M, Chraniuk P, Drudi F, Lukasiewicz J, Nguyen NP, Przybyszewska A, Pobiega K, Tappi S, Tylewicz U, Rybak K, Wiktor A. Developments in Plant Proteins Production for Meat and Fish Analogues. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28072966. [PMID: 37049729 PMCID: PMC10095742 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28072966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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In recent years, there have been significant developments in plant proteins production for meat and fish analogues. Some of the key developments include the use of new plant protein sources such as soy, legumes, grains, potatoes, and seaweed, as well as insect proteins, leaf proteins, mushrooms, and microbial proteins. Furthermore, to improve the technological and functional properties of plant proteins, they can be subjected to traditional and unconventional treatments such as chemical (glycosylation, deamidation, phosphorylation, and acylation), physical (pulsed electric fields, ultrasound, high hydrostatic pressure, dynamic high-pressure treatment, and cold plasma), and biological (fermentation and enzymatic modification). To obtain the high quality and the desired texture of the food product, other ingredients besides proteins, such as water, fat, flavors, binders, dyes, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, also have to be used. The final product can be significantly influenced by the matrix composition, variety of ingredients, and water content, with the type of ingredients playing a role in either enhancing or constraining the desired texture of the food. There are several types of technologies used for meat and fish analogues production, including extrusion, shear cell technology, spinning, 3D printing, and others. Overall, the technologies used for meat and fish analogues production are constantly evolving as new innovations are developed and existing methods are improved. These developments have led to the creation of plant-based products that have a similar texture, taste, and nutritional profile to meat and fish, making them more appealing to consumers seeking alternatives to animal-based products.
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Wang S, Chen H, Tong Y, Li Y, Zhang J, Chen C, Ren F, Hou C, Wang P. Composite films with properties improved by increasing the compatibility of sodium caseinate and zein in a heated 60% ethanol solvent. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Application of zein in gluten-free foods: A comprehensive review. Food Res Int 2022; 160:111722. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Electrospinning and its potential in fabricating pharmaceutical dosage form. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Electrospinning of Natural Biopolymers for Innovative Food Applications: A Review. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-022-02896-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Ncube MB, Taylor J, Bean SR, Ioerger BP, Taylor JRN. Modification of zein dough functionality using kafirin as a coprotein. Food Chem 2022; 373:131547. [PMID: 34802810 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Kafirin, sorghum prolamin, was investigated as a coprotein for zein as visco-elastic masses and in starch-based model doughs. Regular kafirin and kafirins from waxy and high protein digestibility (HD) sorghum crosses were studied. HPLC revealed that waxy-HD kafirin was of smaller molecular size and low in β-kafirin. It also had greater surface hydrophobicity. Kafirin addition to zein increased visco-elastic mass elasticity up to ≈50% stress-recovery, similar to wheat gluten. Waxy-HD kafirin gave the highest elasticity, possibly due to its hydrophobicity. Kafirin inclusion at 2:8 parts zein increased the tensile strength of model doughs. Maximum strength was, however, only 60% that of gluten-based dough. Kafirin from regular sorghum gave the highest strength, possibly because of greater disulphide-bonded polymerisation. Confocal laser scanning microscopy showed that zein-kafirin copolymers formed fairly linear fibrils in stretched doughs, indicating excellent compatibility between the proteins. Future research should establish how kafirin-zein copolymer performs in non-wheat flour products.
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- Mphokuhle B Ncube
- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences and Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield 0028, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences and Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield 0028, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Grain Quality and Structure Research Unit, CGAHR, USDA-ARS, Manhattan, KS, USA
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- Grain Quality and Structure Research Unit, CGAHR, USDA-ARS, Manhattan, KS, USA
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- Department of Consumer and Food Sciences and Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield 0028, Pretoria, South Africa.
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Sadat A, Corradini MG, Joye IJ. Vibrational and fluorescence spectroscopy to study gluten and zein interactions in complex dough systems. Curr Res Food Sci 2022; 5:479-490. [PMID: 35265856 PMCID: PMC8899121 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2022.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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The volume-spanning network formed by gluten during breadmaking is crucial in the production of high-quality bakery products. Zein proteins are also capable of forming a protein network under specific conditions. Vibrational (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman scattering) and fluorescence spectroscopy are powerful, non-invasive techniques capable of assessing protein structures and interactions. The main objective of this project was to explore the suitability of these techniques to study zein and gluten structures and interactions in complex dough systems. The dough samples were prepared by mixing 20 w/w% of protein (with different proportions of zein and gluten) and 80 w/w% of corn starch. The tyrosine (Tyr) fluorescence emission peak (λexc = 280 nm) was still present even in those zein-gluten samples containing the highest gluten concentration and lowest zein concentration. This suggests that the Tyr moieties (stemming from zein) are not in close proximity to tryptophan (Trp) of gluten and their fluorescence is not quenched efficiently. Raman scattering results also showed the presence of different Tyr residues, exposed and buried, as well as different conformations of disulfide bridges, in zein and gluten samples. Based on the results from spectroscopic measurements and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), two distinct network structures composed of gluten and zein were identified in the mixed dough systems. The present work illustrates how complementary vibrational (Raman scattering and FTIR) and fluorescence spectroscopy methods can be combined to non-invasively assess protein structure and interactions in a complex food matrix. Exploration of non-invasive techniques to study proteins in complex food systems. Complementary information obtained on protein structure at several length scales. Zein dough viscoelasticity relates to the formation of beta-sheet rich fibrils. Gluten and zein form two distinct network structures in dough making. Zein inclusion increases water availability for gluten in gluten-zein dough.
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- Azin Sadat
- Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
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- Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
- Arrell Food Institute, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
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- Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
- Corresponding author.
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Chen D, Jones OG, Campanella OH. Plant protein-based fibers: Fabrication, characterization, and potential food applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021:1-25. [PMID: 34904477 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.2004991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Proteins from plants have been considered as safer, healthier, and more sustainable resources than their animal counterparts. However, incomplete amino acid composition and relatively poor functionality limit their applications in foods. Structuring plant proteins to fibrous architectures enhances their physicochemical properties, which can favor various food applications. This review primarily focuses on fabrication of fibers from plant proteins via self-assembly, electrospinning, solution blow spinning, wet spinning, and high-temperature shear, as well as on several applications where such fibrous proteins assemble in quality foods. The changes of protein structure and protein-protein interactions during fiber production are discussed in detail, along with the effects of fabrication conditions and protein sources on the morphology and function of the fibers. Self-assembly requires proteolysis and subsequent peptide aggregation under specific conditions, which can be influenced by pH, salt and protein type. The spinning strategy is more scalable and produces uniformed fibers with larger length scales suitable for encapsulation, food packaging and sensor substrates. Significant progress has been made on high-temperature shear (including extrusion)-induced fibers responsible for desirable texture in meat analogues. Structuring plant proteins adds values for broadened food applications, but it remains challenging to keep processes cost-effective and environmentally friendly using food grade solvents.
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- Da Chen
- Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Whistler Centre for Carbohydrate Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.,Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Whistler Centre for Carbohydrate Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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