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Chen P, Zeng X, Bai W, Yang J, Sun B, Zhang Y. Gamma-glutamylation of beef protein hydrolysates to improve its overall taste and functions of gastro-intestinal hormone (CCK and GLP-1) pro-secretion and anti-inflammation. Food Chem 2024; 452:139466. [PMID: 38735106 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139466] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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γ-Glutamylation of beef protein hydrolysate (BPH) by L-glutaminase was carried out to improve the taste, as well as enhance the stimulating effect of gastrointestinal hormone (CCK and GLP-1) secretion and the anti-inflammatory property. Results of sensory evaluation showed that the kokumi taste, umaminess, saltiness of the γ-glutamylated product (γ-GBPH) were significantly higher (p < 0.05), whilst the bitterness was remarkably decreased (p < 0.05) than that of BPH. γ-GBPH had a better promoting effect (p < 0.05) on CCK and GLP-1 secretion and a higher inhibition (p < 0.05) on TNF-α and IL-8 production than BPH in vitro cell experiments. In γ-GBPH, 15 γ-Glutamylated amino acids (γ-[Glu](n =1/2)-AAs) and 10 γ-Glutamyl-tripeptide (γ-Glu-AA-AAs) were synthesized from the bitter amino acids and bitter peptides, respectively, and their total production yield was 140.01-170.46 mg/g and 149.06 mg/g, respectively. The synthesized γ-Glu-AA-AAs entered the binding pocket of the calcium-sensitive receptor (CaSR), and they all interacted with three reported amino acid residues (Ser147, Ala168, and Ser170) of CaSR.
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- Peiwen Chen
- College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China; Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China.
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Xie J, Gänzle MG. Selection of adjunct cultures for the ripening of plant cheese analogues. Food Microbiol 2024; 122:104555. [PMID: 38839234 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2024.104555] [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: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Fermentation contributes to the taste and odor of plant cheeses. The selection of functional cultures for the fermentation of plant cheeses, however, is in its infancy. This study aimed to select lactic acid bacteria for ripening of soy and lupin cheese analogues. Bacillus velezensis and B. amyloliquefaciens were used for germination of seeds to produce proteolytic enzymes; Lactococcus lactis and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum served as primary acidifying cultures. Levilactobacillus hammesii, Furfurilactobacillus milii, or Lentilactobacillus buchneri were assessed as adjunct cultures for the ripening of plant cheese. Growth of bacilli was inhibited at low pH. Both Lc. lactis and Lp. plantarum were inactived during plant cheese ripening. Cell counts of Lv. hammesii remained stable over 45 d of ripening while Ff. milii and Lt. buchneri grew slowly. Sequencing of full length 16S rRNA genes confirmed that the inocula the plant cheeses accounted for more than 98% of the bacterial communities. HPLC analysis revealed that Lt. buchneri metabolized lactate to acetate and 1,2-propanediol during ripening. Bacilli enhanced proteolysis as measured by quantification of free amino nitrogen, and the release of glutamate. LC-MS/MS analysis quantified kokumi-active dipeptides. The concentrations of γ-Glu-Leu, γ-Glu-Ile, and γ-Glu-Ala, γ-Glu-Cys in unripened cheeses were increased by seed germination but γ-Glu-Phe was degraded. Lt. buchneri but not Lv. hammesii or Ff. milii accumulated γ-Glu-Val, γ-Glu-Ile or γ-Glu-Leu during ripening, indicating strain-specific differences. In conclusion, a consortium of bacilli, acidification cultures and adjunct cultures accumulates taste- and kokumi-active compounds during ripening of plant cheeses.
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- Jin Xie
- University of Alberta, Dept. of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, Edmonton, Canada
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- University of Alberta, Dept. of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, Edmonton, Canada; Hubei University of Technology, College of Bioengineering and Food Science, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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Huang P, Wang Z, Cheng Y, Gao W, Cui C. Integrated virtual screening coupled with sensory evaluation identifies N-succinyl-L-tryptophan as a novel compound with multiple taste enhancement properties. Food Chem 2024; 457:140131. [PMID: 38917565 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140131] [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: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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N-Succinyl amino acids (N-Suc-AAs) are garnering attention for their potential as taste-active compounds. The intricate variety of N-Suc-AAs presented considerable challenges in identifying those with taste-active properties. Consequently, we employed structure-based virtual screening to pinpoint taste-active N-Suc-AAs, revealing N-succinyl-L-tryptophan (ST) as a compound with high affinity for different taste receptors. Following this discovery, ST was synthesized through an enzymatic process, achieving a yield of 40.2%, with its structure verified via NMR spectroscopy. Sensory evaluation alongside electronic tongue assessments indicated that ST at a concentration of 1 mg/L significantly enhances umami, kokumi, and saltiness intensities, while concurrently mitigating bitterness from various bitter compounds, whilst itself remaining tasteless. Additionally, time-intensity (TI) results elucidated a marked augmentation in umami duration and a notable diminution in bitterness duration for solutions imbued with 1 mg/L ST. Molecular docking study suggested ST interacted with diverse taste receptors as an agonist or antagonist, primarily through hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. This study marked the inaugural report on the enzymatic synthesis of ST and its efficacy in improving taste characteristics, underscoring the importance of ST in improving sensory qualities of food products and fostering innovation within the seasoning industry.
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- Pimiao Huang
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road 381, 510640 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225127, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road 381, 510640 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road 381, 510640 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road 381, 510640 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Gänzle MG, Monnin L, Zheng J, Zhang L, Coton M, Sicard D, Walter J. Starter Culture Development and Innovation for Novel Fermented Foods. Annu Rev Food Sci Technol 2024; 15:211-239. [PMID: 38052450 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-food-072023-034207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Interest in fermented foods is increasing because fermented foods are promising solutions for more secure food systems with an increased proportion of minimally processed plant foods and a smaller environmental footprint. These developments also pertain to novel fermented food for which no traditional template exists, raising the question of how to develop starter cultures for such fermentations. This review establishes a framework that integrates traditional and scientific knowledge systems for the selection of suitable cultures. Safety considerations, the use of organisms in traditional food fermentations, and the link of phylogeny to metabolic properties provide criteria for culture selection. Such approaches can also select for microbial strains that have health benefits. A science-based approach to the development of novel fermented foods can substantially advance their value through more secure food systems, food products that provide health-promoting microbes, and the provision of foods that improve human health.
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- Michael G Gänzle
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;
- College of Bioengineering and Food Science, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- SPO, Université Montpellier, INRAE, Institut Agro, Montpellier, France
- Lallemand Oenology, Blagnac, France
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- National Key Laboratory for Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada;
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- Laboratoire Universitaire de Biodiversité et Ecologie Microbienne, Université de Brest, INRAE, Plouzané, France
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- SPO, Université Montpellier, INRAE, Institut Agro, Montpellier, France
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- APC Microbiome Ireland, School of Microbiology, and Department of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Canoy TS, Wiedenbein ES, Bredie WLP, Meyer AS, Wösten HAB, Nielsen DS. Solid-State Fermented Plant Foods as New Protein Sources. Annu Rev Food Sci Technol 2024; 15:189-210. [PMID: 38109492 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-food-060721-013526] [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] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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The current animal-based production of protein-rich foods is unsustainable, especially in light of continued population growth. New alternative proteinaceous foods are therefore required. Solid-state fermented plant foods from Africa and Asia include several mold- and Bacillus-fermented foods such as tempeh, sufu, and natto. These fermentations improve the protein digestibility of the plant food materials while also creating unique textures, flavors, and taste sensations. Understanding the nature of these transformations is of crucial interest to inspire the development of new plant-protein foods. In this review, we describe the conversions taking place in the plant food matrix as a result of these solid-state fermentations. We also summarize how these (nonlactic) plant food fermentations can lead to desirable flavor properties, such as kokumi and umami sensations, and improve the protein quality by removing antinutritional factors and producing additional essential amino acids in these foods.
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- Tessa S Canoy
- Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark; ,
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- Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Denmark; ,
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
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- Microbiology, Department of Biology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Liu Y, Sun G, Li J, Cheng P, Song Q, Lv W, Wang C. Starter molds and multi-enzyme catalysis in koji fermentation of soy sauce brewing: A review. Food Res Int 2024; 184:114273. [PMID: 38609250 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114273] [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: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Soy sauce is a traditional fermented food produced from soybean and wheat under the action of microorganisms. The soy sauce brewing process mainly involves two steps, namely koji fermentation and moromi fermentation. In the koji fermentation process, enzymes from starter molds, such as protease, aminopeptidase, carboxypeptidase, l-glutaminase, amylase, and cellulase, hydrolyze the protein and starch in the raw ingredients to produce short-chain substances. However, the enzymatic reactions may be diminished after being subjected to moromi fermentation due to its high NaCl concentration. These enzymatically hydrolyzed products are further metabolized by lactic acid bacteria and yeasts during the moromi fermentation process into organic acids and aromatic compounds, giving soy sauce a unique flavor. Thus, the starter molds, such as Aspergillus oryzae, Aspergillus sojae, and Aspergillus niger, and their secreted enzymes play crucial roles in soy sauce brewing. This review comprehensively covers the characteristics of the starter molds mainly used in soy sauce brewing, the enzymes produced by starter molds, and the roles of enzymes in the degradation of raw material. We also enumerate current problems in the production of soy sauce, aiming to offer some directions for the improvement of soy sauce taste.
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- Yihao Liu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin, 300222, People Republic of China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin, 300222, People Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin, 300222, People Republic of China
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- Tianjin Limin Condiment Co., Ltd., Tianjin Food Group, Tianjin Airport Economic Zone, No. 226, 14th West Road, Tianjin, People Republic of China
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- Tianjin Limin Condiment Co., Ltd., Tianjin Food Group, Tianjin Airport Economic Zone, No. 226, 14th West Road, Tianjin, People Republic of China
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- Tianjin Limin Condiment Co., Ltd., Tianjin Food Group, Tianjin Airport Economic Zone, No. 226, 14th West Road, Tianjin, People Republic of China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin Economy Technological Development Area, No. 29, 13th Avenue, Tianjin, 300222, People Republic of China.
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Xie J, Zhao Z, Gänzle MG. Contribution of γ-Glutamyl-Cysteine Ligases of Limosilactobacillus reuteri to the Formation of Kokumi-Active γ-Glutamyl Dipeptides in Sourdough Bread. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:5935-5943. [PMID: 38469860 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c09707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Kokumi-active γ-glutamyl dipeptides accumulate during sourdough fermentation. γ-Glutamylcysteine ligases (Gcls) of Limosilactobacillus reuteri synthesize γ-glutamyl dipeptides during growth in sourdough. This study aimed to evaluate the contribution of Gcls from strains of L. reuteri in the formation of kokumi-active γ-glutamyl dipeptides in sourdough bread. Among 12 acceptor amino acids, the three Gcls of L. reuteri were the most active to Cys. With the acceptor amino acids Ile, Leu, and Phe, Gcl1 was more active than Gcl2 and Gcl3. Accordingly, Gcl1 contributed to the γ-Glu-Ile synthesis in sourdough fermentation. Proofing and baking strongly influenced the concentration of γ-glutamyl dipeptides in bread. The addition of 10% sourdough increased the content of γ-Glu-Leu and γ-Glu-Phe but not of other γ-glutamyl dipeptides in bread. In conclusion, the accumulation of kokumi γ-glutamyl dipeptides in sourdoughs was attributed to the combined activity of cereal enzymes, γ-glutamyl-cysteine ligases, and other microbial enzymes.
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- Jin Xie
- Dept. of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Dept. of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Dept. of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2P5, Canada
- College of Bioengineering and Food Science, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Lao H, Chang J, Zhuang H, Song S, Sun M, Yao L, Wang H, Liu Q, Xiong J, Li P, Yu C, Feng T. Novel kokumi peptides from yeast extract and their taste mechanism via an in silico study. Food Funct 2024; 15:2459-2473. [PMID: 38328886 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo04487d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Yeast extract, a widely utilized natural substance in the food industry and biopharmaceutical field, holds significant potential for flavor enhancement. Kokumi peptides within yeast extracts were isolated through ultrafiltration and gel chromatography, followed by identification using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Two peptides, IQGFK and EDFFVR, were identified and synthesized using solid-phase methods based on molecular docking outcomes. Sensory evaluations and electronic tongue analyses conducted with chicken broth solutions revealed taste thresholds of 0.12 mmol L-1 for IQGFK and 0.16 mmol L-1 for EDFFVR, respectively, and both peptides exhibited kokumi properties. Additionally, through molecular dynamics simulations, the binding mechanisms between these peptides and the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) were explored. The findings indicated stable binding of both peptides to the receptor. IQGFK primarily interacted through electrostatic interactions, with key binding sites including Asp275, Asn102, Pro274, Trp70, Tyr218, and Ser147. EDFFVR mainly engaged via van der Waals energy and polar solvation free energy, with key binding sites being Asp275, Ile416, Pro274, Arg66, Ala298, and Tyr218. This suggests that both peptides can activate the CaSR, thereby inducing kokumi activity. This study provides a theoretical foundation and reference for the screening and identification of kokumi peptides, successfully uncovering two novel kokumi peptides derived from yeast extract.
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- Haofeng Lao
- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, People's Republic of China.
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- D.CO International Food Co., Ltd, Jiaozuo, 454850, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Food and Tourism, Shanghai Urban Construction Vocational College, No. 2080, Nanting Road, Shanghai, 201415, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, People's Republic of China.
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- Angel Yeast Co., Ltd, Yichang 443000, People's Republic of China.
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- Angel Yeast Co., Ltd, Yichang 443000, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, 100 Haiquan Road, Shanghai, 201418, People's Republic of China.
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Yang J, Guo S, Zeng X, Bai W, Sun B, Zhang Y. Synthesis of taste active γ-glutamyl peptides with pea protein hydrolysate and their taste mechanism via in silico study. Food Chem 2024; 430:136988. [PMID: 37544154 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.136988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Pea (Pisum sativum L.) protein hydrolysate (PPH) has a bitter taste, which has limited its use in food industry. γ-Glutamylation is used to debitter PPH. Results showed that the bitterness of PPH was decreased significantly due to the formation of γ-glutamyl peptides, including 16 γ-[Glu](n=1/2)-amino acids (AAs) and 8 newly discovered γ-glutamyl tripeptides (γ-Glu-Asn-Phe, γ-Glu-Leu-Val, γ-Glu-Leu-Tyr, γ-Glu-Gly-Leu, γ-Glu-Gly-Phe, γ-Glu-Gly-Tyr, γ-Glu-Val-Val, and γ-Glu-Gln-Tyr). Their total production concentrations were 27.25 μmol/L and 77.76 μmol/L, respectively. The γ-Glu-AA-AAs presented an umami-enhancing, salty-enhancing, and kokumi taste when their concentration reached 1.67 ± 0.20 ∼ 2.07 ± 0.20, 1.65 ± 0.25 ∼ 2.29 ± 0.45 and 0.68 ± 0.19 ∼ 1.03 ± 0.22 mmol/L, respectively. The γ-Glu-AA-AAs exhibited a kokumi taste by entering the Venus flytrap (VFT) of the calcium-sensing receptor and interacting with Ser147, Ala168, and Ser170. γ-Glu-AA-AAs can enhance the umaminess of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) as they can enter the binding pocket of the taste receptor type 1 subunit 3 (T1R3)-MSG complex.
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- Juan Yang
- College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China; Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China
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- Key Laboratory of Geriatric Nutrition and Health (Beijing Technology and Business University), Ministry of Education, Beijing 100048, China.
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Lin J, Cui C, Feng Y. Preparation and Kokumi Properties of N-Acetyl-Val/Leu/Ile/Met/Phe in the Presence of Acetic Acid and Amino Acid: A Commercially Available Transglutaminase and Protease A 2SD. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37931078 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c03239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Kokumi is a beneficial feeling for the evaluation of food quality, and thus, preparing and understanding the taste properties of kokumi compounds are important for the flavor of food. N-acetyl-Val/Leu/Ile/Met/Phe/Trp/Tyr is a type of kokumi compound found in food and usually prepared by chemical reagents. In this study, we first prepared these six kokumi compounds using transglutaminase and protease A2SD in aqueous solution by using amino acids and acetic acid as substrates and evaluated their kokumi characteristics. HPLC and LC-MS were used to identify quantitative N-acetyl amino acids. Using Phe and acetic acid as substrates, transglutaminase and protease A2SD showed the highest yields for N-acetyl-Phe of 22.75 and 42.21%, respectively, under the optimal conditions. For N-acetyl-Val/Leu/Ile/Met/Trp/Tyr, these two enzymes showed the synthesis yield in the ranges of 2.22-20.12 and 0.75-12.91%, respectively. Six N-acetyl-amino acids were succesully enriched by ethyl acetate with a recovery over 50% and purity over 95%. Sensory evaluation found that N-acetyl-Val/Leu/Ile/Met/Phe are kokumi compounds that enhance sweet, umami, and salt tastes in 5% sucrose, 0.3% NaCl, and 0.5% sodium glutamate, especially N-acetyl-Val, with the salt- and umami-enhancing threshold values of 0.63 and 1.25 g/L, respectively. Therefore, transglutaminase and protease A2SD for the synthesis of partial N-acetyl amino acid might have the potential to be applied in food as a kokumi compound.
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- Junjie Lin
- College of Food Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Guangdong Wei-Wei Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Gao X, Zhao X, Hu F, Fu J, Zhang Z, Liu Z, Wang B, He R, Ma H, Ho CT. The latest advances on soy sauce research in the past decade: Emphasis on the advances in China. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113407. [PMID: 37803742 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
Abstract
As an indispensable soybean-fermented condiment, soy sauce is extensively utilized in catering, daily cooking and food industry in East Asia and Southeast Asia and is becoming popular in the whole world. In the past decade, researchers began to pay great importance to the scientific research of soy sauce, which remarkably promoted the advances on fermentation strains, quality, safety, function and other aspects of soy sauce. Of them, the screening and reconstruction of Aspergillus oryzae with high-yield of salt and acid-tolerant proteases, mechanism of soy sauce flavor formation, improvement of soy sauce quality through the combination of novel physical processing technique and microbial/enzyme, separation and identification of soy sauce functional components are attracting more attention of researchers, and related achievements have been reported continually. Meanwhile, we pointed out the drawbacks of the above research and the future research directions based on published literature and our knowledge. We believe that this review can provide an insightful reference for international related researchers to understand the advances on soy sauce research.
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- Xianli Gao
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- Guangdong Meiweixian Flavoring Foods Co., Ltd., 1 Chubang Road, Zhongshan 5284012, China.
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- Guangdong Meiweixian Flavoring Foods Co., Ltd., 1 Chubang Road, Zhongshan 5284012, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- Guangdong Meiweixian Flavoring Foods Co., Ltd., 1 Chubang Road, Zhongshan 5284012, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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- Department of Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA.
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He W, Huang X, Kelimu A, Li W, Cui C. Streamlined Efficient Synthesis and Antioxidant Activity of γ-[Glutamyl] (n≥1)-tryptophan Peptides by Glutaminase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. Molecules 2023; 28:4944. [PMID: 37446606 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28134944] [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: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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As a group of naturally occurring peptides in various foods, γ-glutamyl peptides possess a unique Kokumi taste and health benefits. However, few studies have focused on the functionality of γ-glutamyl peptides. In this study, the γ-[glutamyl] (n=1, 2, 3)-tryptophan peptides were synthesized from a solution of glutamine (Gln) and tryptophan (Trp) employing L-glutaminase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. Four different γ-glutamyl peptides were identified from the reaction mixture by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. Under optimal conditions of pH 10, 37 °C, 3 h, 0.1 mol/L Gln: 0.1 mol/L Trp = 1:3, and glutaminase at 0.1% (m/v), the yields of γ-l-glutamyl-l-tryptophan (γ-EW), γ-l-glutamyl-γ-l-glutamyl-l-tryptophan (γ-EEW) and γ-l-glutamyl-γ-l-glutamyl-γ-l-glutamyl-l-tryptophan (γ-EEEW) were 51.02%, 26.12% and 1.91% respectively. The antioxidant properties of the reaction mixture and the two peptides (γ-EW, γ-EEW) identified from the reaction media were further compared. Results showed that γ-EW exhibited the highest DPPH•, ABTS•+ and O2•--scavenging activity (EC50 = 0.2999 mg/mL, 67.6597 μg/mL and 5.99 mg/mL, respectively) and reducing power (EC50 = 4.61 mg/mL), while γ-EEW demonstrated the highest iron-chelating activity (76.22%). Thus, the synthesized mixture may be used as a potential source of antioxidant peptides for food and nutraceutical applications.
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- Wenjiang He
- Infinitus (China) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Food Science and Pharmacy, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Nongda East Road 311, Urumqi 830052, China
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- Infinitus (China) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Zhu X, Cai L, Liu J, Zhu W, Cui C, Ouyang D, Ye J. Effect of seabuckthorn seed protein and its arginine-enriched peptides on combating memory impairment in mice. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 232:123409. [PMID: 36706884 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123409] [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: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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The current study characterized the combating memory impairment effect of seabuckthorn seed protein (SSP) and the arginine (Arg)-enriched peptides (SSPP) on d-galactose-induced brain aging in mice. The Arg content in SSP and SSPP were 10.11 and 17.82 g/100 g, respectively. Seven Arg peptides (Ile/Leu-Arg, Arg-Glu, Asp-Arg-Pro, Arg-Try-Ala, Glu-Arg-Ser, Val-Gly-Arg-Pro, and Lys-Thr-Glu-Arg) were identified from SSPP. The animal experiments of the Morris water maze and the step-down test indicated that the oral administration of SSP (0.25, 0.5, 1.0 mg/g·d) and SSPP (0.25, 0.5, 1.0 mg/g·d) significantly (p < 0.05) reversed the learning and memory impairment symptoms. The activation of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and neuronal NO synthase were increased, and inducible NO synthase decreased after SSP and SSPP in the hippocampus compared to the model group, with the SSPP being quite effective. Moreover, the treatment significantly exhibited the ability to normalize the serum inflammatory cytokine levels (NF-ĸB, TNF-α, IL-6) and suppress the Arg-inducible nitric oxide (Arg-iNO) pathway. Therefore, SSP and SSPP ingestion reversed the behavioral learning and memory impairment symptoms possibly associated with the anti-inflammation and Arg-iNO pathway. Consumption of SSP and SSPP diets can be beneficial to memory impairment.
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- Xiping Zhu
- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, Anhui, China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, Anhui, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, Guangdong, China.
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- Perfect (Guangdong) Daily Necessities Co, Ltd, Zhongshan 528400, Guangdong, China
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- Perfect (Guangdong) Daily Necessities Co, Ltd, Zhongshan 528400, Guangdong, China
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Bacillus species in food fermentations: an under-appreciated group of organisms for safe use in food fermentations. Curr Opin Food Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2023.101007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Rocchetti G, Rebecchi A, Maria Lopez C, Dallolio M, Dallolio G, Trevisan M, Lucini L. Impact of axenic and mixed starter cultures on metabolomic and sensory profiles of ripened Italian salami. Food Chem 2023; 402:134182. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Zhu X, Xie D, Zhu Q, Li Y, Cui C. Preparation of β-lactoglobulin-derived tryptophan peptide and its effect on anxiety-like behaviors in Zebrafish. Front Nutr 2023; 9:1100718. [PMID: 36687713 PMCID: PMC9859658 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1100718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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This study aimed to obtain three Trp-containing peptides from β-lactoglobulin and study their effects on anxiety-like behaviors in zebrafish. Three Trp-containing peptides were prepared from β-lactoglobulin by selective enzymatic hydrolysis and identified by UPLC-Q-TOF MS/MS. The anxiety-like behaviors of zebrafish were reduced after two weeks of administrated of β-lactoglobulin Trp peptides (LAWP), VAGTWY, VAGTW and G TW(concentration of 56 μg/mL or 500 μg/mL). As an index of serotonergic activity, we assessed the enhancing abilities of 5-HT synthesis. The treatment remarkably enhanced the 5-HT synthesis by upregulation of Trp concentration and Trp hydroxylase activation. In addition, this study further validated the anti-anxiety effects of whey protein hydrolysate with a high Trp index in animal and the experimental results were consistent with those reported in previous studies. Our results showed that β-lactoglobulin Trp peptides ingestion has a significant anti-anxiety effect as evidenced by the increasing Trp concentration, TPH activation and 5-HT level compared to the control group, with the VAGTW being the more effective.
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- Xiping Zhu
- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, China,*Correspondence: Xiping Zhu ✉
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China,Research Institute for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Guangzhou, China,Chun Cui ✉
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Li Q, Zhang L, Lametsch R. Increase of Kokumi γ-Glutamyl Peptides in Porcine Hemoglobin Hydrolysate Using Bacterial γ-Glutamyltransferase. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:15894-15902. [PMID: 36473160 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The kokumi sensation of protein hydrolysates could be enhanced by γ-glutamylation through forming a series of γ-glutamyl di- and tri-peptides. In this study, porcine hemoglobin hydrolysate was γ-glutamylated using enzymes from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens (Ba) or Bacillus licheniformis (Bl), which are sold as glutaminases but identified as γ-glutamyltransferases (GGTs). To yield more γ-glutamyl peptides, reaction conditions were optimized in terms of GGT source (BaGGT and BlGGT), substrate concentration (10, 20, and 40%), reaction time (3, 6, 12, and 24 h), and glutamine supplementation (20, 40, and 80 mM). Results showed that both the GGTs had the highest transpeptidase activity at similar pH values but different temperatures. In addition, BaGGT had stronger catalytic ability to form γ-glutamyl dipeptides, while BlGGT was more capable to generate γ-Glu-Val-Gly. Adding glutamine was more efficient to obtain more target peptides than adjusting the hydrolysate concentration and reaction time. This study contributes to the valorization of animal side streams.
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- Qian Li
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Yang J, Liao J, Dong H, Huang G, Bai W, Tu J, Zeng X. Synergistic Effect of Kokumi-Active γ-Glutamyl Peptides and l-Glutamate on Enhancing Umami Sensation and Stimulating Cholecystokinin Secretion via T1R1/T1R3 Activation in STC-1 Cells. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:14395-14402. [PMID: 36318610 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c04919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the synergistic effect of γ-glutamyl peptides (γEL, γEV, and γEγEV) and l-glutamate (MSG) on the activation of the umami receptor (T1R1/T1R3) in relation to enhanced umami taste and promoted cholecystokinin (CCK) secretion. The synergy of γ-glutamyl peptides and MSG (1-15 mM, 1:1) caused a significant increase in both the umami taste score by 0.218 ± 0.015-1.216 ± 0.031 times and the CCK secretion by 41.41 ± 6.46-201.16 ± 12.91% when compared to the group treated with individual MSG. The increase in CCK secretion promoted by γ-glutamyl peptides was only reduced by 11.54 ± 0.01-45.65 ± 3.58% after adding yjr CaSR inhibitor (NPS 2143), implying that there were other receptors besides CaSR involved in the stimulation of CCK secretion. The mixture of γEγEV and MSG synergistically increased the intracellular calcium release by 111.26 ± 11.94-135.28 ± 16.60% in STC-1 and 108.47 ± 7.89-152.33 ± 26.26% in HEK 293 compared to MSG. The protein expression for T1R1/T1R3 was increased, indicating that the mixture can activate T1R1/T1R3. The amino acids V277, S147, and D190 of T1R3 can be critical for the binding of γEγEV to T1R3. This is the first report on the synergistic effect of taste-active substances on taste sensation and hormone release via taste receptor activation.
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- Juan Yang
- College of Light Industry and Food Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, People's Republic of China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, People's Republic of China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, People's Republic of China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, People's Republic of China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, People's Republic of China
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- College of Light Industry and Food Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, People's Republic of China
- School of Science, RMIT University, General Post Office Box 2474, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
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- College of Light Industry and Food Technology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Lingnan Specialty Food Science and Technology, Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510225, People's Republic of China
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Comparing the difference in enhancement of kokumi-tasting γ-glutamyl peptides on basic taste via molecular modeling approaches and sensory evaluation. FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN WELLNESS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fshw.2022.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cao L, Li Q, Lametsch R. Comparative analysis of substrate affinity and catalytic efficiency of γ-glutamyltransferase from bovine milk and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. Food Chem 2022; 405:134930. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Xia X, Fu Y, Ma L, Zhu H, Yu Y, Dai H, Han J, Liu X, Liu Z, Zhang Y. Protein Hydrolysates from Pleurotus geesteranus Modified by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens γ-Glutamyl Transpeptidase Exhibit a Remarkable Taste-Enhancing Effect. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:12143-12155. [PMID: 36094421 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c03941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Long-term high salt intake exerts a negative impact on human health. The excessive use of sodium substitutes in the food industry can lead to decreased sensory quality of food. γ-Glutamyl peptides with pronounced taste-enhancing effects can offer an alternative approach to salt reduction. However, the content and yield of γ-glutamyl peptides in natural foods are relatively low. Enzyme-catalyzed synthesis of γ-glutamyl peptides provides a feasible solution. In this study, Pleurotus geesteranus was hydrolyzed by Flavourzyme to generate protein hydrolysates. Subsequently, they were modified by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens γ-glutamyl transpeptidase to generate γ-glutamyl peptides. The reaction conditions were optimized and their taste-enhancing effects were evaluated. Their peptide sequences were identified by parallel reaction monitoring with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry and analyzed using molecular docking. The optimal conditions for generation of γ-glutamyl peptides were a pH of 10.0, an enzyme condition of 1.2 U/g, and a reaction time of 2 h, which can elicit a strong kokumi taste. Notably, it exhibited a remarkable taste-enhancing effect for umami intensity (76.07%) and saltiness intensity (1.23-fold). Several novel γ-glutamyl peptide sequences were found by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, whereas the binding to the calcium-sensing receptor was confirmed by molecular docking analysis. Overall, γ-glutamyl peptides from P. geesteranus could significantly enhance the umami and salt tastes, which can serve as promising taste enhancers.
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- Xiaozhou Xia
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing400715, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing400715, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing400715, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing400715, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing400715, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing400715, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing400715, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing400715, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing400715, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing400715, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing400715, P. R. China
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- Chongqing Jiaxian Jiuqi Food Co. Ltd., Chongqing400715, China
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- Angel Yeast Co.Ltd., Yichang443003, Hubei, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing400715, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing400715, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing400715, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Condiment Supervision Technology for State Market Regulation, Chongqing400715, P. R. China
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Wu J, Sun Y, Huan X, Cui C. Reaction Mixtures Rich in [γ-Glu] (n≥1)-Arg Derived from Enzymatic Synthesis as Potential Salt and Umami Enhancers. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:10584-10592. [PMID: 35984991 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c03501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Some arginyl dipeptides and γ-glutamyl peptides have been identified as salt and umami enhancers. These compounds provide an operable approach for reducing sodium uptake without losing the palatability of foods. γ-Glu-Arg was hinted to have a taste-enhancing effect in the past, but few research studies have focused on it. In the present study, a series of γ-glutamyl peptides containing Arg such as γ-Glu-Arg, [γ-Glu](n=2)-Arg, [γ-Glu](n=3)-Arg, [γ-Glu](n=4)-Arg, [γ-Glu](n=5)-Arg, [γ-Glu](n=6)-Arg, [γ-Glu](n=7)-Arg, and [γ-Glu](n=8)-Arg were synthesized using glutaminase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens in the presence of Gln and Arg. A high solid concentration of 30% was found to increase the production of [γ-Glu](1≤n≤4)-Arg. Sensory evaluation revealed that individual [γ-Glu](n=1,2,3,4)-Arg has a slightly bitter and astringent taste. [γ-Glu](n=1,2)-Arg (1.0 mg/mL) significantly increased the umaminess in the mixture of salt and sodium glutamate but showed no significant effect on saltiness in the salt solution, whereas [γ-Glu](n=3,4)-Arg and postenzymatic reaction mixtures (1.0 mg/mL) significantly increased both saltiness and umaminess. [γ-Glu](n=3,4)-Arg and postenzymatic mixtures in the system with 30% solid concentrations showed a high and similar taste-enhancing effect. Moreover, umaminess and saltiness increased 1.9 and 2.4 times in the simulated broth, respectively, while saltiness increased 1.5 times in the salt solution by the addition of postenzymatic reaction mixtures in the system with 30% solid concentrations at 20.0 mg/mL. These results indicated that [γ-Glu](n=1,2,3,4)-Arg and postenzymatic reaction mixtures rich in [γ-Glu](n≥1)-Arg were potential salt or umami enhancers.
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- Jing Wu
- School of Food Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National R&D Center for Aquatic Product Processing, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National R&D Center for Aquatic Product Processing, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Guha S, Majumder K. Comprehensive Review of γ-Glutamyl Peptides (γ-GPs) and Their Effect on Inflammation Concerning Cardiovascular Health. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:7851-7870. [PMID: 35727887 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c01712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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γ-Glutamyl peptides (γ-GPs) are a group of peptides naturally found in various food sources. The unique γ-bond potentially enables them to resist gastrointestinal digestion and offers high stability in vivo with a longer half-life. In recent years, these peptides have caught researchers' attention due to their ability to impart kokumi taste and elicit various physiological functions via the allosteric activation of the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR). This review discusses the various food sources of γ-glutamyl peptides, different synthesis modes, allosteric activation of CaSR for taste perception, and associated multiple biological functions they can exhibit, with a special emphasis on their role in modulating chronic inflammation concerning cardiovascular health.
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- Snigdha Guha
- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
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Li Q, Zhang L, Arneborg N, Lametsch R. Influence of growth medium and yeast species on the formation of γ-glutamyl peptides. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Effects of γ-Glutamylated Hydrolysates from Porcine Hemoglobin and Meat on Kokumi Enhancement and Oxidative Stability of Emulsion-Type Sausages. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-022-02851-y] [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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Identification and comparison of umami-peptides in commercially available dry-cured Spanish mackerels (Scomberomorus niphonius). Food Chem 2022; 380:132175. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Wu J, Gao J, Lin J, Cui C, Li L, He S, Brennan C. Preparation and Taste Characteristics of Kokumi N-Lactoyl Phenylalanine in the Presence of Phenylalanine and Lactate. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:5396-5407. [PMID: 35452224 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c00530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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N-l-Lactoyl phenylalanine (N-l-lactoyl-Phe) has been identified as a taste-active contributor in many fermented foods. However, its preparation, taste property, and content in foodstuffs are little known to date. In the current study, two preparation technologies of N-l-lactoyl-Phe including heating and enzymatic methods were investigated. Other investigations include its taste property and quantification in several fermented foods. The results indicated that the heating preparation and enzymatic preparation only produced N-l-lactoyl-Phe instead of N-d-lactoyl-Phe in the presence of l-lactate/d-lactate and l-phenylalanine (Phe). A high yield (58.0% ± 0.7%) of N-l-lactoyl-Phe was achieved under the following conditions: Phe, lactate, CaO, and water at molar ratios of 1:8:0.3:9 kept at 100 °C for 3 h. With nine enzymes, a maximum yield of 21.2% ± 0.3% was achieved in the aqueous solution under mild operating conditions: 0.18 M Phe, 0.90 M lactate, 5 g/L Debitrase HYW 20, pH 8, and 55 °C for 24 h. The sensory evaluation revealed that N-l-lactoyl-Phe in water enhanced the salty and umami intensity. It also enhanced the thickness, mouthfulness, and continuity of salt solution, model broth, and chicken broth, revealing that N-l-lactoyl-Phe was a kokumi-active compound. The kokumi thresholds of N-l-lactoyl-Phe in these solutions were 50, 50, and 25 mg/L, respectively. N-l-Lactoyl-Phe was quantified in traditional Chinese fermented foods as 30.12 ± 0.28 mg/kg in preserved pickles, 14.11 ± 0.14 mg/kg in soybean paste, 4.87 ± 0.16 mg/kg in fermented bean, 0.71 ± 0.11 mg/kg in rice vinegar, and 20.34 ± 0.18 mg/kg in soy sauce. These results revealed the potential of N-l-lactoyl-Phe as a taste enhancer, presenting a new opportunity for the food industry.
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- Jing Wu
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National R&D Center for Aquatic Product Processing, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, National R&D Center for Aquatic Product Processing, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou 510300, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
- Flinders Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
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- School of Science STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne 3000, Australia
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Gao R, Sun‐Waterhouse D, Xiang H, Cui C, Waterhouse GIN. The effect of the
Corynebacterium glutamicum
on the shortening of fermentation time, physicochemical and sensory properties of soy sauce. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Rui Gao
- School of Food Science and Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
- School of Chemical Sciences The University of Auckland Private Bag 92019 Auckland New Zealand
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- School of Food Science and Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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Hagi T, Kurahashi A, Oguro Y, Kodaira K, Kobayashi M, Hayashida S, Yamashita H, Arakawa Y, Miura T, Sato K, Tomita S, Suzuki S, Kusumoto KI, Moriya N, Nomura M. Effect of sake lees on cheese components in cheese ripened by Aspergillus oryzae and lactic acid bacteria. J Dairy Sci 2022; 105:4868-4881. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cao L, Li Q, Lametsch R. Identification and Activity Characterization of γ-Glutamyltransferase from Bovine Milk. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:15325-15333. [PMID: 34905359 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c06139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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It is well known that bovine milk contains γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT) activity. To verify the identity of the GGT and further to characterize the generation of γ-glutamyl peptides, identification of GGT from bovine milk and quantification of kokumi peptides and free amino acids were performed. GGT was purified from skim milk and identified as the bovine protein (G3N2D8), and it reveals that it is composed of two subunits. Sequence alignment with human GGT and molecular mass determination showed that the bovine GGT was glycosylated and contained an N-terminal transmembrane part. Further activity characterization was performed in comparison with GGT from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens in terms of the ability to generate γ-glutamyl peptides from casein hydrolysates. During the transpeptidation reaction catalyzed by both GGT, γ-glutamyl peptides significantly (P < 0.05) increased after γ-glutamylation; addition of glutamine contributed to the generation of γ-glutamyl peptides, suggesting that glutamine could act as a γ-glutamyl donor. This study reveals that the GGT of skim milk membranes is a glycosylated membrane protein that can generate γ-glutamyl peptides.
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- Lichuang Cao
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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Paulino BN, Sales A, Felipe LDO, Pastore GM, Molina G, Bicas JL. Biotechnological production of non-volatile flavor compounds. Curr Opin Food Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2021.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Xie J, Gänzle MG. Characterization of γ-glutamyl cysteine ligases from Limosilactobacillus reuteri producing kokumi-active γ-glutamyl dipeptides. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2021; 105:5503-5515. [PMID: 34228184 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-021-11429-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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γ-Glutamyl cysteine ligases (Gcls) catalyze the first step of glutathione synthesis in prokaryotes and many eukaryotes. This study aimed to determine the biochemical properties of three different Gcls from strains of Limosilactobacillus reuteri that accumulate γ-glutamyl dipeptides. Gcl1, Gcl2, and Gcl3 were heterologously expressed in Escherichia coli and purified by affinity chromatography. Gcl1, Gcl2, and Gcl2 exhibited biochemical with respect to the requirement for metal ions, the optimum pH and temperature of activity, and the kinetic constants for the substrates cysteine and glutamate. The substrate specificities of the three Gcls to 14 amino acids were assessed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. All three Gcls converted ala, met, glu, and gln into the corresponding γ-glutamyl dipeptides. None of the three were active with val, asp, and his. Gcl1 and Gcl3 but not Gcl2 formed γ-glu-leu, γ-glu-ile, and γ-glu-phe; Gcl3 exhibited stronger activity with gly, pro, and asp when compared to Gcl2. Phylogenetic analysis of Gcl and the Gcl-domain of GshAB in lactobacilli demonstrated that most of Gcls were present in heterofermentative lactobacilli, while GshAB was identified predominantly in homofermentative lactobacilli. This distribution suggests a different ecological role of the enzyme in homofermentative and heterofermentative lactobacilli. In conclusion, three Gcls exhibited similar biochemical properties but differed with respect to their substrate specificity and thus the synthesis of kokumi-active γ-glutamyl dipeptides. KEY POINTS: • Strains of Limosilactobacillus reuteri encode for up to 3 glutamyl cysteine ligases. • Gcl1, Gcl2, and Gcl3 of Lm. reuteri differ in their substrate specificity. • Gcl1 and Gcl3 produce kokumi-active dipeptides.
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- Jin Xie
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, 4-10 Ag/For Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, 4-10 Ag/For Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2P5, Canada.
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Lu Y, Wang J, Soladoye OP, Aluko RE, Fu Y, Zhang Y. Preparation, receptors, bioactivity and bioavailability of γ-glutamyl peptides: A comprehensive review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.04.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Zhu X, Wang W, Cui C. Hypoglycemic Effect of Hydrophobic BCAA Peptides Is Associated with Altered PI3K/Akt Protein Expression. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:4446-4452. [PMID: 33822608 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c00726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The hypoglycemic activities of the hydrophobic branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) peptides from seabuckthorn seed protein were preliminarily characterized in type 2 diabetic db/db mice. Four novel BCAA peptides (18.27 ± 0.26% (w/w): Leu/Ile-Pro-Glu-Asp-Pro, Asp-Leu/Ile-Val-Gly-Glu, Leu/Ile-Pro, and Leu/Ile-Pro-Leu/Ile) were identified in seabuckthorn seed protein. The protein content in seabuckthorn seed protein hydrolysate, obtained using 80% ethanol, was 78.8 ± 1.4% (w/w). Animal experiments revealed that oral administration of BCAA peptides (all four) significantly reversed the diabetic symptoms. Compared to the db/db group (control), body weight and insulin resistance were ameliorated after treatment with BCAA peptides (0.5, 1.0, 2.0 mg/(g d)). Also, the treatment remarkably reduced the fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels by upregulation of glucose transporter 4 (GULT4). Moreover, BCAA peptides significantly increased the muscle glycogen content (22.6 ± 0.9 nmol/mg) via the downregulation of protein kinase B (AKT) and glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β) while increasing the activity of glycogen synthase (GS). BCAA peptides also significantly upregulated the protein levels of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K). We show that BCAA peptides alleviated insulin resistance associated with altered PI3K/Akt protein expression in the skeletal muscle of db/db mice.
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- Xiping Zhu
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu 241000, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Research Institute for Food Nutrition and Human Health, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Saini M, Kashyap A, Bindal S, Saini K, Gupta R. Bacterial Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase, an Emerging Biocatalyst: Insights Into Structure-Function Relationship and Its Biotechnological Applications. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:641251. [PMID: 33897647 PMCID: PMC8062742 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.641251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) enzyme is ubiquitously present in all life forms and plays a variety of roles in diverse organisms. Higher eukaryotes mainly utilize GGT for glutathione degradation, and mammalian GGTs have implications in many physiological disorders also. GGTs from unicellular prokaryotes serve different physiological functions in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. In the present review, the physiological significance of bacterial GGTs has been discussed categorizing GGTs from Gram-negative bacteria like Escherichia coli as glutathione degraders and from pathogenic species like Helicobacter pylori as virulence factors. Gram-positive bacilli, however, are considered separately as poly-γ-glutamic acid (PGA) degraders. The structure-function relationship of the GGT is also discussed mainly focusing on the crystallization of bacterial GGTs along with functional characterization of conserved regions by site-directed mutagenesis that unravels molecular aspects of autoprocessing and catalysis. Only a few crystal structures have been deciphered so far. Further, different reports on heterologous expression of bacterial GGTs in E. coli and Bacillus subtilis as hosts have been presented in a table pointing toward the lack of fermentation studies for large-scale production. Physicochemical properties of bacterial GGTs have also been described, followed by a detailed discussion on various applications of bacterial GGTs in different biotechnological sectors. This review emphasizes the potential of bacterial GGTs as an industrial biocatalyst relevant to the current switch toward green chemistry.
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi South Campus, New Delhi, India
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Zhu X, Sun-Waterhouse D, Chen J, Cui C, Wang W. Comparative study on the novel umami-active peptides of the whole soybeans and the defatted soybeans fermented soy sauce. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2021; 101:158-166. [PMID: 32613673 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Two kinds of soy sauce produced via fermentation of the whole soybeans and the defatted soybeans (soy sauce termed 'SSS' and 'SSD', respectively) were subjected to the treatment using aqueous ethanol solutions with high concentrations. Then tasty peptides were separated from SSS and SSD by sensory guided fractionation, using macroporous resin and reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC), and identified by ultra-performance liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS). RESULTS The result showed that umami-active fractions and ≤ 3 kDa peptides were mainly concentrated in the supernatants resulted from the treatment with 60% ethanol and the precipitates resulted from the treatment with 80% ethanol. The contents of ammonia nitrogen, non-salt solids, bitter amino acids, amino acids in peptides and the proportion of ≤ 3 kDa peptides in SSS were higher than those in SSD. Sixteen and fourteen tasty peptides were separated from SSS and SSD, among them five dipeptides (γ-Glu-Glu, Glu-Glu, γ-Glu-Cys, γ-Glu-Leu, Glu-Leu and Ile-Glu) with a glutamic acid residue were identified both in SSS and SSD, which have been reported as umami/kokumi-active peptides in soy sauce. Several peptides identified from SSS (Thr-Gly-Cys, Gly-Leu-Glu, Val-Glu-Ala-Leu and Gly-Gly-Gly-Glu) and SSD (Asp-Arg, Asp-Ala-Glu, Glu-Val-Cys and Gly-Gly-Gly-Glu) are tasty and/or umami-active peptides but have not been reported as tasty peptides in the past. CONCLUSION Most of the peptides separated from SSD and SSS could impart an umami-enhancing effect on soy sauce, and the marginally more kokumi and bitterness hydrophobic peptides were found in SSS than SSD. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Xiping Zhu
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Weiwei Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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Yang J, Huang Y, Dong H, Huang G, Yu L, Bai W, Zeng X. The application of L-glutaminase for the synthesis of the immunomodulatory γ-D-glutamyl-L-tryptophan and the kokumi-imparting γ-D-glutamyl peptides. Food Sci Nutr 2020; 8:5841-5849. [PMID: 33282236 PMCID: PMC7684622 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Glutaminase of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens has been used to synthesize the immunomodulatory γ-D-glutamyl-L-tryptophan (γ-D-Glu-L-Trp) and the kokumi-active γ-D-glutamyl peptides. The optimum yield of γ-D-Glu-L-Trp was 55.76 mM in corresponding to a minimum yield of by-product (γ-D-Glu-γ-D-Glu-L-Trp) in the presence of 75 mM D-Gln and 100 mM L-Trp. The glutaminase has a low Km values for the donors (D-Gln and L-Gln:5.53 and 0.98 mM), but high ones for the acceptors (L-Trp, L-Phe, L-Met, L-Val and γ-[D-Glu]( n =1,2,3)-L-Val/L-Phe/L-Met, ranging from 32.51 to 193.05 mM). The highest Km value appearing when n = 2 (γ-[D-Glu]( n =0,1,2)-L-Val/L-Phe/L-Met) suggested the rising difficulty for synthesis when the number of donor increases in the reaction mixtures. The γ-[D-Glu]( n =1,2,3)-L-Val/L-Phe/L-Met at 5 mM can impart the blank chicken broth an enhancing monthfulness, thickness, and umaminess taste.
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- Juan Yang
- College of Food Science and TechnologyZhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringGuangzhouChina
- Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering InnovationsZhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringGuangzhouChina
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- College of Food Science and TechnologyZhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringGuangzhouChina
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- College of Food Science and TechnologyZhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringGuangzhouChina
- Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering InnovationsZhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringGuangzhouChina
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- College of Food Science and TechnologyZhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringGuangzhouChina
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- College of Food Science and TechnologyZhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringGuangzhouChina
- Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering InnovationsZhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringGuangzhouChina
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- College of Food Science and TechnologyZhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringGuangzhouChina
- Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering InnovationsZhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringGuangzhouChina
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- College of Food Science and TechnologyZhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringGuangzhouChina
- Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering InnovationsZhongkai University of Agriculture and EngineeringGuangzhouChina
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Li Q, Zhang L, Lametsch R. Current progress in kokumi-active peptides, evaluation and preparation methods: a review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2020; 62:1230-1241. [DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1837726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Qian Li
- Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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Li Q, Liu J, De Gobba C, Zhang L, Bredie WLP, Lametsch R. Production of Taste Enhancers from Protein Hydrolysates of Porcine Hemoglobin and Meat Using Bacillus amyloliquefaciens γ-Glutamyltranspeptidase. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:11782-11789. [PMID: 32942857 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c04513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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To improve the flavor of hydrolysates from porcine hemoglobin and meat, γ-glutamyltranspeptidase (GGT) from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens was added to catalyze the formation of kokumi γ-glutamyl peptides via a γ-glutamyl transfer reaction. Quantitation of free amino acids and γ-glutamyl dipeptides was carried out in combination with sensory analysis. Sensory perception, especially the thick, complex, continuous, and overall kokumi sensation of both hemoglobin and meat hydrolysates, was greatly enhanced by γ-glutamylation. Due to the higher amount of glutamine present in meat hydrolysates, γ-glutamylated hydrolysates from meat contained higher concentrations of γ-glutamyl dipeptides and showed stronger kokumi sensation than the hemoglobin counterpart without the addition of glutamine. For hydrolysates from both raw materials, extra addition of glutamine (10 and 20 mM) was beneficial for obtaining higher concentrations of γ-glutamyl dipeptides but contributed little to the kokumi sensation. This study revealed that the kokumi sensation of protein hydrolysates could be intensified by a γ-glutamyl transfer reaction, and the enhanced kokumi sensation could be related to the generation of γ-glutamyl peptides.
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- Qian Li
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, 1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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Lin J, Sun-Waterhouse D, Tang R, Cui C, Wang W, Xiong J. The effect of γ-[Glu] (1≤n≤5)-Gln on the physicochemical characteristics of frozen dough and the quality of baked bread. Food Chem 2020; 343:128406. [PMID: 33406571 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This study was the first to examine the effects of γ-[Glu](1≤n≤5)-Gln (GGP, a taste enhancer; added at 0.5% or 5.0%) on the breadmaking using frozen dough. γ-[Glu](1≤n≤5)-Gln was produced using the method established in our research center. The addition of GGP at either level increased yeast viability, freezable water content and storage and loss moduli, decreased the free sulfhydryl content of dough during the frozen storage and freeze-thaw cycles, and improved the microstructure of frozen dough and texture of the baked bread. The addition of GGP at 0.5% led to a dough having the highest extensibility, and most complete and uniform starch-gluten network, and a baked bread crumb with the lowest hardness, best texture, and most uniform organization. These results indicated that GGP has great potential as a food-derived cryoprotectant/antifreeze agent for the baking industry.
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- Junjie Lin
- College of Food Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; Guangdong Wei-Wei Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Yang J, Huang Y, Cui C, Dong H, Zeng X, Bai W. Umami-enhancing effect of typical kokumi-active γ-glutamyl peptides evaluated via sensory analysis and molecular modeling approaches. Food Chem 2020; 338:128018. [PMID: 32932086 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.128018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The umami-enhancing effect of typical kokumi-active γ-glutamyl peptides was verified by sensory evaluation. To investigate the umami-enhancing molecular mechanism of the peptide on monosodium glutamate (MSG) taste, a novel hypothetical receptor, taste type 1 receptor 3 (T1R3)-MSG complex, was constructed. These peptides demonstrated strong interactions with T1R3-MSG. Moreover, four amino acid residues, Glu-301, Ala-302, Thr-305, and Ser-306, were critical in ligand-receptor interactions. In detail, γ-Glu-γ-Glu-Val (γ-E-γ-EV) readily interacts with T1R3 through hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. While γ-E-γ-EV did not bind to MSG, γ-Glu-Val (γ-EV) and γ-Glu-Leu (γ-EL) showed high binding affinity to MSG and interacted with T1R3 through hydrophobic bonds suggesting that the interactions between dipeptides and T1R3-MSG were weaker than tripeptides. These results demonstrated that kokumi-active γ-glutamyl peptides could enhance the umami taste of MSG, and exhibit synergistic effects in activating T1R3. This study provides a theoretical reference for interactions between the novel umami-enhancing substances and umami receptor.
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- Juan Yang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China; Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China; Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China; Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China; Academy of Contemporary Agricultural Engineering Innovations, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China.
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Zhu X, Sun-Waterhouse D, Tao Q, Li W, Shu D, Cui C. The enhanced serotonin (5-HT) synthesis and anti-oxidative roles of Trp oligopeptide in combating anxious depression C57BL/6 mice. J Funct Foods 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.103859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Feasibility of synthesizing γ-[Glu] -Gln using high solid concentrations and glutaminase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens as the catalyst. Food Chem 2020; 310:125920. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Revised: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Yamamoto M, Terada Y, Motoyama T, Shibata M, Saito T, Ito K. N-terminal [Glu] 3 moiety of γ-glutamyl peptides contributes largely to the activation of human calcium-sensing receptor, a kokumi receptor. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2020; 84:1497-1500. [PMID: 32202205 DOI: 10.1080/09168451.2020.1743169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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γ-glutamyl peptides have been suggested to impart kokumi properties to foods by activating human calcium-sensing receptor (hCaSR). In this study, the relationship between γ-glutamyl peptide structure and hCaSR activity was systematically analyzed using γ-[Glu](n=0-4)-α-[Glu](n=0-3)-Tyr. Our results suggest that N-terminal [Glu]3 moiety is very important for hCaSR activities of γ-glutamyl peptides.
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- Mizuki Yamamoto
- Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate School of Integrated Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka , Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate School of Integrated Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka , Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Graduate School of Integrated Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Shizuoka , Shizuoka, Japan
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Lin J, Sun-Waterhouse D, Cui C, Lu H. Increasing antioxidant activities of the glutamine-cysteine mixture by the glutaminase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. Food Chem 2020; 308:125701. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Glutaminase-catalyzed γ-glutamylation to produce CCK secretion-stimulatory γ-[Glu]n-Trp peptides superior to tryptophan. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.103418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Gamma glutamyl peptides: The food source, enzymatic synthesis, kokumi-active and the potential functional properties – A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2019.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Zhu X, Tao Q, Sun-Waterhouse D, Li W, Liu S, Cui C. γ-[Glu]n-Trp ameliorates anxiety/depression-like behaviors and its anti-inflammatory effect in an animal model of anxiety/depression. Food Funct 2019; 10:5544-5554. [PMID: 31424471 DOI: 10.1039/c9fo01467e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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This study compared the abilities of γ-[Glu]n-Trp (EW) and whey protein hydrolysate (WPH) with a high ratio of Trp : 5 large neutral amino acids (5LNAAs) to reverse chronic restraint stress-corticosterone injection induced anxiety/depression-like behaviors in C57BL/6 male mice. EW was synthesized using l-glutaminase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. Acid protease, trypsin, pancreatin or flavorzyme was used to produce WPHs. The WPH with the highest Trp/5LNAAs ratio (17.38%; by trypsin) was selected for animal trials. EW (dose 2.0, 5.0 or 10.0 mg kg-1 d-1) and WPH (dose 0.5, 1.0 or 2.0 mg g-1 d-1) reversed behavioral dysfunctions, suppressed serum inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β and IFN-γ), and reduced the activity of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (key rate-limiting enzyme of the kynurenine pathway) while increasing the activity of tryptophan hydroxylase (key rate-limiting enzyme of the serotonin pathway) in the hypothalamus, hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, with EW acting more effectively. EW could also increase body weight gain and might act more effectively via the kynurenine pathway. These findings are of significance to promote the future practical application of kokumi γ-[Glu]n-Trp peptides.
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- Xiping Zhu
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Infinitus, (China) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Infinitus, (China) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Infinitus, (China) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510640, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Zhu X, Sun‐Waterhouse D, Chen J, Cui C, Wang W. Bitter‐tasting hydrophobic peptides prepared from soy sauce using aqueous ethanol solutions influence taste sensation. Int J Food Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.14271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Xiping Zhu
- School of Food Science and Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
- Guangdong Weiwei Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Guangzhou 510640 China
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Yang J, Bai W, Zeng X, Cui C. γ-[Glu](n=1,2)-Phe/-Met/-Val stimulates gastrointestinal hormone (CCK and GLP-1) secretion by activating the calcium-sensing receptor. Food Funct 2019; 10:4071-4080. [DOI: 10.1039/c9fo00313d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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This study was conducted to discover the effectiveness of dietary peptides (γ-[Glu](n=1,2)-Phe/-Met/-Val) as stimulators of cholecystokinin (CCK) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) secretion.
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- Juan Yang
- College of Food Science and Technology
- Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering
- Guangzhou
- China
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- College of Food Science and Technology
- Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering
- Guangzhou
- China
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- College of Food Science and Technology
- Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering
- Guangzhou
- China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering
- South China University of Technology
- Guangzhou 510640
- China
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