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Richter JK, Watanabe P, Bernin J, Smith B, Mitacek R, Ganjyal GM. Cysteine, sodium metabisulfite, and glutathione enhance crosslinking between proteins during high moisture meat analog extrusion processing and may improve the fibrousness of the products. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:7488-7500. [PMID: 38804791 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND High moisture meat analog (HMMA) products processed using extrusion have become increasingly popular in the last few years. Because the formation of disulfide bonds is believed to play a critical role in the texturization mechanism, this study aimed to understand how chemical compounds capable of reducing disulfide bonds, specifically cysteine, sodium metabisulfite, and glutathione, affect the texture and the chemical interactions between the proteins. METHOD Wheat protein blended with cysteine, sodium metabisulfite, or glutathione at levels of 0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, and 7.5 g kg-1 was extruded at three different temperatures (115, 140, and 165 °C) using a co-rotating twin-screw extruder. The feed rate (85 g min-1), the moisture content (600 g kg-1), and the screw speed (300 rpm) were kept constant. Unextruded and extruded material was subjected to sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, polymeric protein fractionation, and sulfhydryl group/disulfide bond analysis. Extruded samples were further analyzed for their hardness and their anisotropic index. RESULTS The inclusion of reductants significantly affected the structure of the obtained extrudates. Although reducing agents had a relatively small impact on the total amount of disulfide bonds, their action significantly enhanced crosslinking between the proteins. At select conditions, samples with high fibrousness were specifically obtained when cysteine or sodium metabisulfite was included at levels of 5.0 g kg-1. DISCUSSION In the presence of reducing agents, it is believed that disulfide bonds are split earlier during the process without binding to them, giving the protein strands more time to unravel and align, leading to a better flow behavior and more fibrous products. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Jana K Richter
- School of Food Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- School of Food Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- School of Food Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- USDA ARS Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- School of Food Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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Jang J, Lee DW. Advancements in plant based meat analogs enhancing sensory and nutritional attributes. NPJ Sci Food 2024; 8:50. [PMID: 39112506 PMCID: PMC11306346 DOI: 10.1038/s41538-024-00292-9] [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: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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The burgeoning demand for plant-based meat analogs (PBMAs) stems from environmental, health, and ethical concerns, yet replicating the sensory attributes of animal meat remains challenging. This comprehensive review explores recent innovations in PBMA ingredients and methodologies, emphasizing advancements in texture, flavor, and nutritional profiles. It chronicles the transition from soy-based first-generation products to more diversified second- and third-generation PBMAs, showcasing the utilization of various plant proteins and advanced processing techniques to enrich sensory experiences. The review underscores the crucial role of proteins, polysaccharides, and fats in mimicking meat's texture and flavor and emphasizes research on new plant-based sources to improve product quality. Addressing challenges like production costs, taste, texture, and nutritional adequacy is vital for enhancing consumer acceptance and fostering a more sustainable food system.
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- Jiwon Jang
- Graduate Program in Bio-industrial Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Graduate Program in Bio-industrial Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea.
- Department of Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea.
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Zhang W, Boateng ID, Xu J, Zhang Y. Proteins from Legumes, Cereals, and Pseudo-Cereals: Composition, Modification, Bioactivities, and Applications. Foods 2024; 13:1974. [PMID: 38998480 PMCID: PMC11241136 DOI: 10.3390/foods13131974] [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: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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This review presents a comprehensive analysis of plant-based proteins from soybeans, pulses, cereals, and pseudo-cereals by examining their structural properties, modification techniques, bioactivities, and applicability in food systems. It addresses the critical need for a proper utilization strategy of proteins from various plant sources amidst the rising environmental footprint of animal protein production. The inherent composition diversity among plant proteins, their nutritional profiles, digestibility, environmental impacts, and consumer acceptance are compared. The innovative modification techniques to enhance the functional properties of plant proteins are also discussed. The review also investigates the bioactive properties of plant proteins, including their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antitumoral activities, and their role in developing meat analogs, dairy alternatives, baked goods, and 3D-printed foods. It underscores the consideration parameters of using plant proteins as sustainable, nutritious, and functional ingredients and advocates for research to overcome sensory and functional challenges for improved consumer acceptance and marketability.
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- Wenxue Zhang
- Department of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA;
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Agricultural Bioinformatics, College of Informatics, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China;
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- Department of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, USA;
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Cheng Y, Meng Y, Liu S. Diversified Techniques for Restructuring Meat Protein-Derived Products and Analogues. Foods 2024; 13:1950. [PMID: 38928891 PMCID: PMC11202613 DOI: 10.3390/foods13121950] [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: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Accompanied by the rapid growth of the global population and increasing public awareness of protein-rich foods, the market demand for protein-derived products is booming. Utilizing available technologies to make full use of meat by-products, such as scraps, trimmings, etc., to produce restructured meat products and explore emerging proteins to produce meat analogues can be conducive to alleviating the pressure on supply ends of the market. The present review summarizes diversified techniques (such as high-pressure processing, ultrasonic treatment, edible polysaccharides modification, enzymatic restructuring, etc.) that have been involved in restructuring meat protein-derived products as well as preparing meat analogues identified so far and classifying them into three main categories (physical, chemical and enzymatic). The target systems, processing conditions, effects, advantages, etc., of the included techniques, are comprehensively and systemically summarized and discussed, and their existing problems or developing trends are also briefly prospected. It can be concluded that a better quality of restructured products can be obtained by the combination of different restructuring technologies. This review provides a valuable reference both for the research and industrial production of restructured meat protein-derived products and analogues.
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- Yuliang Cheng
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; (Y.M.); (S.L.)
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; (Y.M.); (S.L.)
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Hafizur Rahman Bhuiyan M, Yeasmen N, Ngadi M. Restructuring plant-derived composites towards the production of meat-analog based coated fried food. Food Chem 2024; 443:138482. [PMID: 38290300 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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This study utilized different plant-based composites to develop restructured meat-analog (MA). Physicochemical, thermal, mechanical, structural, and sensory properties of formulated MA as well as batter-coated fried MAs were studied, and compared with a commercial product. Protein (23.27-24.68 %), moisture (57.05-58.78 %), pH (7.19-7.57), color (L:64.76-66.84, a:0.62-1.98, b:18.84-20.49), and textural (MF:0.22-0.52 N, GF:0.07-0.24 N/sec, FA:0.74-1.92 N.sec) attributes of formulated MAs were substantially impacted by the ratio of soy-protein-isolate (SPI) and wheat-gluten (WG). Incorporation of higher WG and lower SPI resulted in the formation of chicken-like fibrous and porous structure, hence, increased consumers acceptability of MA-based coated fried products. Microporosity (crust:51.14-58.35 %, core: 63.57-71.55 %), surface opening (5.67-14.75 %), and fractal dimension (2.586-2.402) of coated fried MAs were dependent on the formulation of batter-coating. MA-based coated fried products surface moisture-fat (SMR:0.51-187.20 au; SFR: 2.01-20.17 au) profile significantly (p < 0.05) varied with the formulations of batter-coating. Negative glass-transition-temperature (around -23 °C) is prime concern for MA-based fried products stability at room environment.
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- Md Hafizur Rahman Bhuiyan
- Department of Bioresource Engineering, McGill University, Sainte Anne de Bellevue H9X 3V9, Quebec, Canada.
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- Department of Bioresource Engineering, McGill University, Sainte Anne de Bellevue H9X 3V9, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Bioresource Engineering, McGill University, Sainte Anne de Bellevue H9X 3V9, Quebec, Canada
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Su T, Le B, Zhang W, Bak KH, Soladoye PO, Zhao Z, Zhao Y, Fu Y, Wu W. Technological challenges and future perspectives of plant-based meat analogues: From the viewpoint of proteins. Food Res Int 2024; 186:114351. [PMID: 38729699 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114351] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The global demand for high-quality animal protein faces challenges, prompting a surge in interest in plant-based meat analogues (PBMA). PBMA have emerged as a promising solution, although they encounter technological obstacles. This review discusses the technological challenges faced by PBMA from the viewpoint of plant proteins, emphasizing textural, flavor, color, and nutritional aspects. Texturally, PBMA confront issues, such as deficient fibrous structure, chewiness, and juiciness. Addressing meat flavor and mitigating beany flavor in plant protein are imperative. Furthermore, achieving a distinctive red or pink meat color remains a challenge. Plant proteins exhibit a lower content of essential amino acids. Future research directions encompass (1) shaping myofibril fibrous structures through innovative processing; (2) effectively eliminating the beany flavor; (3) developing biotechnological methodologies for leghemoglobin and plant-derived pigments; (4) optimizing amino acid composition to augment the nutritional profiles. These advancements are crucial for utilization of plant proteins in development of high-quality PBMA.
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- Tianyu Su
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Center for Sustainable Protein, DeePro Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Beijing 101200, China
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- Institute of Food Safety, Food Technology and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Government of Canada, Lacombe Research and Development Centre, 6000 C&E Trail, Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1W1, Canada
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Roch FF, Dzieciol M, Quijada NM, Alteio LV, Mester PJ, Selberherr E. Microbial community structure of plant-based meat alternatives. NPJ Sci Food 2024; 8:27. [PMID: 38740858 DOI: 10.1038/s41538-024-00269-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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A reduction in animal-based diets has driven market demand for alternative meat products, currently raising a new generation of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs). It remains unclear whether these substitutes are a short-lived trend or become established in the long term. Over the last few years, the trend of increasing sales and diversifying product range has continued, but publication activities in this field are currently limited mainly to market research and food technology topics. As their popularity increases, questions emerge about the safety and nutritional risks of these novel products. Even though all the examined products must be heated before consumption, consumers lack experience with this type of product and thus further research into product safety, is desirable. To consider these issues, we examined 32 PBMAs from Austrian supermarkets. Based on 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing, the majority of the products were dominated by lactic acid bacteria (either Leuconostoc or Latilactobacillus), and generally had low alpha diversity. Pseudomonadota (like Pseudomonas and Shewanella) dominated the other part of the products. In addition to LABs, a high diversity of different Bacillus, but also some Enterobacteriaceae and potentially pathogenic species were isolated with the culturing approach. We assume that especially the dominance of heterofermentative LABs has high relevance for the product stability and quality with the potential to increase shelf life of the products. The number of isolated Enterobacteriaceae and potential pathogens were low, but they still demonstrated that these products are suitable for their presence.
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- Franz-Ferdinand Roch
- Centre for Food Science and Veterinary Public Health, Clincal Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210, Vienna, Austria
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- Centre for Food Science and Veterinary Public Health, Clincal Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210, Vienna, Austria
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- Centre for Food Science and Veterinary Public Health, Clincal Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210, Vienna, Austria
- Department of Microbiology and Genetics, Institute for Agribiotechnology Research (CIALE), University of Salamanca, 37185, Villamayor (Salamanca), Spain
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- Austrian Competence Centre for Feed and Food Quality, Safety and Innovation FFoQSI GmbH, 3430, Tulln, Austria
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- Centre for Food Science and Veterinary Public Health, Clincal Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210, Vienna, Austria
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- Centre for Food Science and Veterinary Public Health, Clincal Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210, Vienna, Austria.
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Knaapila A, Kantanen K, Ramos-Diaz JM, Piironen V, Sandell M, Jouppila K. Sensory and Physical Properties of Fibrous Meat Analogs Made from Faba Bean, Pea, and Oat Using High-Moisture Extrusion. Foods 2024; 13:1444. [PMID: 38790744 PMCID: PMC11119597 DOI: 10.3390/foods13101444] [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: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Faba bean is a promising source of ingredients for the production of meat analogs. However, sensory properties of faba bean, especially the bitter taste of the protein concentrate, restrict its use. Our aim was to assess the feasibility of two types of faba bean ingredients-flour (from germinated, gently heat-treated beans) and groat (from non-germinated, roasted beans)-in combination with pea protein isolate and oat fiber concentrate for producing meat analogs using high-moisture extrusion. We produced six samples using varying recipes, while maintaining constant process parameters. An untrained panel (55 participants) evaluated the samples for key sensory attributes (check-all-that-apply) and rated their pleasantness. The water absorption capacity and mechanical properties of the samples were assessed using instrumental measurements. The samples were frequently described as 'beany' and 'tasteless', but very rarely as 'bitter'. The most frequently cited attributes for mouthfeel varied between the samples containing 30% ('tough', 'gummy') and 50% ('crumbly', 'floury') of faba bean flour/groat and were associated with corresponding mechanical properties. On average, the sample containing a blend of faba bean groat and pea protein isolate (50% each) appeared to be the most pleasant. Our results suggest that faba bean groat with pea protein isolate enables the production of fibrous meat analogs with acceptable taste and texture, without the bitter off-taste.
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- Antti Knaapila
- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, Agnes Sjöbergin katu 2, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland; (K.K.); (J.M.R.-D.); (V.P.); (M.S.); (K.J.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, Agnes Sjöbergin katu 2, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland; (K.K.); (J.M.R.-D.); (V.P.); (M.S.); (K.J.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, Agnes Sjöbergin katu 2, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland; (K.K.); (J.M.R.-D.); (V.P.); (M.S.); (K.J.)
- Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), Humppilantie 7, FI-31600 Jokioinen, Finland
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, Agnes Sjöbergin katu 2, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland; (K.K.); (J.M.R.-D.); (V.P.); (M.S.); (K.J.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, Agnes Sjöbergin katu 2, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland; (K.K.); (J.M.R.-D.); (V.P.); (M.S.); (K.J.)
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, Agnes Sjöbergin katu 2, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland; (K.K.); (J.M.R.-D.); (V.P.); (M.S.); (K.J.)
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Limsangouan N, Rodkwan N, Pengpinit W, Tumpanuvatr T, Pengpinit P, Paopun Y, Kantrong H. Physical property changes promoting shelf-life extension of soy protein-based high moisture meat analog under high pressure treatment. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2024; 61:918-927. [PMID: 38487277 PMCID: PMC10933239 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-023-05886-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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The effects of high pressure treatment were investigated on the physical properties and possible shelf-life extension of soy protein-based high moisture meat analog (S-HMMA) produced by the extrusion process. High pressure treatment was applied at 200, 400 and 600 MPa for 5, 10 and 15 min. Physical properties of S-HMMA including appearance, moisture content, color and texture were analyzed during storage at 4 °C for 8 weeks. Higher pressure and longer storage time significantly reduced moisture content by creating more air cells and increasing cavitation. L* value of S-HMMA products increased at higher levels of pressurization while increasing storage time tended to decrease lightness. The unpressurized control S-HMMA product showed increasing hardness and toughness, while S-HMMA products subjected to various pressures exhibited higher hardness and toughness over time compared to the control sample at 200-400 MPa. Products treated with high pressure (600 MPa) showed the highest reductions in microbial growth but the aroma of the beans became more pronounced.
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- Nipat Limsangouan
- Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, P.O. Box 1043, Kasetsart, Bangkok, 10903 Thailand
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- Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, P.O. Box 1043, Kasetsart, Bangkok, 10903 Thailand
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- Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, P.O. Box 1043, Kasetsart, Bangkok, 10903 Thailand
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- Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, P.O. Box 1043, Kasetsart, Bangkok, 10903 Thailand
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- Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, P.O. Box 1043, Kasetsart, Bangkok, 10903 Thailand
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- Scientific Equipment and Research Division, Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900 Thailand
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- Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, P.O. Box 1043, Kasetsart, Bangkok, 10903 Thailand
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Jiang W, Yang X, Li L. Flavor of extruded meat analogs: A review on composition, influencing factors, and analytical techniques. Curr Res Food Sci 2024; 8:100747. [PMID: 38708099 PMCID: PMC11066600 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2024.100747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Meat analogs are anticipated to alleviate environmental and animal welfare concerns as the demand for meat rises. High moisture extrusion is commonly employed to produce meat analogs, and its flavor could influence consumers' choice. To improve the development and market demand of extruded meat analogs, flavor precursors and natural spices have been used in high moisture extrusion process to directly improve the flavor profile of extruded meat analogs. Although there have been many studies on the flavor of high moisture extruded meat analogs, flavor composition and influencing factors have not been summarized. Thus, this review systematically provides the main pleasant and unpleasant flavor-active substances with 79 compounds, as well as descriptive the influence of flavor-active compounds, chemical reactions (such as lipid oxidation and the Maillard reaction), and fiber structure formation (based on extrusion process, extrusion parameters, and raw materials) on flavor of extruded meat analogs. Flavor evaluation of extruded meat analogs will toward multiple assessment methods to fully and directly characterize the flavor of extruded meat analogs, especially machine learning techniques may help to predict and regulate the flavor characteristics of extruded meat analogs.
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- Wanrong Jiang
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China
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Ellwanger F, Fuhrmann M, Karbstein HP, Saavedra Isusi GI. Influence of Lowering the pH Value on the Generation of Fibrous Structures of Protein Gels with Different Network Types. Gels 2024; 10:173. [PMID: 38534591 DOI: 10.3390/gels10030173] [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: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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High-moisture extrusion of plant proteins to create meat-like structures is a process that has met with increasing attention in the recent past. In the process, the proteins are thermomechanically stressed in the screw section of the extruder, and the resulting protein gel is structured in the attached cooling die. Various protein sources, notably soy protein isolate (SPI) and wheat gluten, are used to form gels with different networks: SPI creates a physical, non-covalent network, while gluten forms a chemical, covalent one. The food industry frequently adds weak acids to modify taste and shelf life. However, it is known that a change in pH affects the gelation behavior of proteins because the repulsive forces within and between the proteins change. The research reported here was carried out to investigate for the two proteins mentioned the influence of pH modification by the addition of citric acid and acetic acid on gel formation and the meat-like structures produced. For this purpose, materials and parameters were screened using a closed cavity rheometer, followed by extrusion trials at pH 7.36-4.14 for SPI and pH 5.83-3.37 for gluten. The resulting extrudates were analyzed optically and mechanically, and protein solubility was tested in a reducing buffer. For both protein systems, the addition of acid results in less pronounced meat-like structures. At decreasing pH, the complex viscosity of SPI increases (from 11,970 Pa·s to 40,480 Pa·s at 100 °C), the generated gel becomes stronger (strain decreased from 0.62 to 0.48 at 4.5 × 105 Pa), and the cross-linking density grows. For gluten, a decreasing pH results in altered reaction kinetics, a more deformable resulting gel (strain increased from 0.7 to 0.95 at 4.5 × 105 Pa), and a decreased cross-linking density. Solubility tests show that no additional covalent bonds are formed with SPI. With gluten, however, the polymerization reaction is inhibited, and fewer disulfide bonds are formed.
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- Felix Ellwanger
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute of Process Engineering in Life Sciences, Food Process Engineering (LVT), Gotthard-Franz-Straße 3, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute of Process Engineering in Life Sciences, Food Process Engineering (LVT), Gotthard-Franz-Straße 3, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute of Process Engineering in Life Sciences, Food Process Engineering (LVT), Gotthard-Franz-Straße 3, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Zhang Y, Ryu GH. Effects of Process Variables on the Physicochemical, Textural, and Structural Properties of an Isolated Pea Protein-Based High-Moisture Meat Analog. Foods 2023; 12:4413. [PMID: 38137217 PMCID: PMC10742468 DOI: 10.3390/foods12244413] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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This study investigated the optimal extrusion conditions required to produce an isolated pea protein (IPP)-based meat analog. High-moisture extrusion cooking (HMEC) was performed. The effects of the moisture content (55 and 60%), barrel temperature (165 and 175 °C), and screw speed (150 and 200 rpm) on the physicochemical, textural, and structural properties of the high-moisture meat analog (HMMA) were determined. The results showed that the moisture content had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on the physicochemical and textural properties of the HMMA. A lower moisture content had significant impact (p < 0.05) on enhancing the texturization of the HMMA and the formation of fibrous structures, thereby increasing the texture profile analysis (TPA) and cutting strength of the HMMA. Protein denaturation during HMEC resulted in a lower protein solubility of the meat analog than the raw material. The content of β-sheets and β-turns in the meat analogs were higher than that in the raw material, while the content of random coils and α-helices is inversely proportional. The process variables had no significant (p > 0.05) effect on the secondary structures. In conclusion, the moisture content is the most important factor affecting the properties of HMMAs. The extrusion process variables for HMMAs are a moisture content of 55%, a barrel temperature of 175 °C, and a screw speed of 200 rpm.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Food and Feed Extrusion Research Center, Kongju National University, Yesan 32439, Chungnam, Republic of Korea;
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Yu J, Wang L, Zhang Z. Plant-Based Meat Proteins: Processing, Nutrition Composition, and Future Prospects. Foods 2023; 12:4180. [PMID: 38002236 PMCID: PMC10670130 DOI: 10.3390/foods12224180] [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: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The growing need for plant-based meat alternatives promotes the rapid progress of the food industry. Processing methods employed in plant-based meat production are critical to preserving and enhancing their nutritional content and health benefits, directly impacting consumer acceptance. Unlike animal-based food processing, the efficiency of protein extraction and processing methods plays a crucial role in preserving and enriching the nutritional content and properties. To better understand the factors and mechanisms affecting nutrient composition during plant-based meat processing and identify key processing steps and control points, this work describes methods for extracting proteins from plants and processing techniques for plant-based products. We investigate the role of nutrients and changes in the nutrients during plant protein product processing. This article discusses current challenges and prospects.
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- Jialing Yu
- College of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK;
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Oil Crops, Oil Crops Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, China;
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Oil Crops, Oil Crops Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan 430062, China;
- Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Wuhan 430070, China
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Surya Ulhas R, Ravindran R, Malaviya A, Priyadarshini A, Tiwari BK, Rajauria G. A review of alternative proteins for vegan diets: Sources, physico-chemical properties, nutritional equivalency, and consumer acceptance. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113479. [PMID: 37803803 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Alternate proteins are gaining popularity as a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to animal-based proteins. These proteins are often considered healthier and are suitable for people following a vegetarian or vegan diet. Alternative proteins can be recovered from natural sources like legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds, while single cell proteins (mycoproteins), and algal proteins are being developed using cutting-edge technology to grow fungus, yeast and algal cells in a controlled environment, creating a more sustainable source of protein. Although, the demand for alternative protein products is increasing, there still happens to be a large gap in use among the general consumers mainly stemming from its lower bioavailability, lack of nutritional equivalency and reduced digestibility compared to animal proteins. The focus of the review is to emphasize on various sources and technologies for recovering alternative proteins for vegan diets. The review discusses physicochemical properties of alternative proteins and emphasise on the role of various processing technologies that can change the digestibility and bioavailability of these proteins. It further accentuates the nutritional equivalency and environmental sustainability of alternative protein against the conventional proteins from animals. The food laws surrounding alternative proteins as well as the commercial potential and consumer acceptance of alternative protein products are also highlighted. Finally, key challenges to improve the consumer acceptability and market value of plant-based proteins would be in achieving nutrient equivalency and enhance bioavailability and digestibility while maintaining the same physicochemical properties, taste, texture, as animal proteins, has also been highlighted.
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- Rutwick Surya Ulhas
- Faculty of Biological Sciences, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany.
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- Circular Bioeconomy Research Group, Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centre, Munster Technology, Tralee, Ireland.
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- Applied and Industrial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed-to-Be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India; QuaLife Biotech Private Limited, Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
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- Environmental Sustainability & Health Institute, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Technology, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Circular Bioeconomy Research Group, Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centre, Munster Technology, Tralee, Ireland; School of Microbiology, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland; SUSFERM Centre for Sustainable Fermentation and Bioprocessing Systems for Food and the Bioeconomy, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
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See XY, Chiang JH, Law LM, Osen R. High moisture extrusion of plant proteins: advances, challenges, and opportunities. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023:1-22. [PMID: 37850862 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2268736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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High moisture extrusion is a widely used technology for producing fibrous meat analogues in an efficient and scalable manner. Extrusion of soy, wheat gluten, and pea is well-documented and related products are already available in the market. There has been growing interest to diversify the protein sources used for meat analogues due to concerns over food waste, monocropping and allergenicity. Optimizing the extrusion process for plant proteins (e.g., hemp, mung bean, fava bean) tends to be time consuming and relies on the operators' intuition and experience to control the process well. Simulating the extrusion process has been challenging so far due to the diverse inputs and configurations involved during extrusion. This review details the mechanism for fibrous structure formation and provides an overview of the extrusion parameters used for texturizing a broad range of plant protein sources. Referring to these data reduces the resources needed for optimizing the extrusion process for novel proteins and may be useful for future extrusion modeling efforts. The review also highlights potential challenges and opportunities for extruding plant proteins, which may help to accelerate the development and commercialization of related products.
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- Xin Yi See
- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Republic of Singapore
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- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Republic of Singapore
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- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Republic of Singapore
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- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Republic of Singapore
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Han JH, Keum DH, Hong SJ, Kim YJ, Han SG. Comparative Evaluation of Polysaccharide Binders on the Quality Characteristics of Plant-Based Patties. Foods 2023; 12:3731. [PMID: 37893624 PMCID: PMC10606718 DOI: 10.3390/foods12203731] [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: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Polysaccharides have been used in the production of plant-based meat analogs to replicate the texture of real meat. However, there has been no study that comprehensively compares the effects of different polysaccharides, and a limited number of polysaccharides have been evaluated. Thus, we aimed to identify the most suitable polysaccharide and concentration for plant-based patties. Plant-based patties were manufactured by blending different concentrations (0%, 1%, and 2%) of six polysaccharides with other ingredients, and the quality characteristics and sensory properties were evaluated. The L* values of plant-based patties reduced during the cooking process resembled the color change of beef patty (BP). In particular, a 2% κ-carrageenan-added patty (Car-2) exhibited the lowest L* value among the plant-based patties, measured at 44.05 (p < 0.05). Texture parameters exhibited high values by adding 2% κ-carrageenan and locust bean gum, which was close to BP. In the sensory evaluation, Car-2 showed higher scores for sensory preferences than other plant-based patties. Based on our data, incorporating 2% κ-carrageenan could offer a feasible way of crafting plant-based meat analogs due to its potential to enhance texture and flavor. Further studies are required to evaluate the suitability of polysaccharides in various types of plant-based meat analogs.
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology of Animal Resources, Konkuk University, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea; (J.-H.H.); (D.-H.K.); (S.-J.H.); (Y.-J.K.)
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Effects of pH and aging on the texture and physicochemical properties of extruded pea protein isolate. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Ketelings L, Havermans RC, Kremers SP, de Boer A. How Different Dimensions Shape the Definition of Meat Alternative Products: A Scoping Review of Evidence between 2000 and 2021. Curr Dev Nutr 2023; 7:101960. [PMID: 37408979 PMCID: PMC10319199 DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.101960] [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: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Consumer awareness of meat-associated health and environmental risks is increasing and motivates a shift toward consuming meat alternatives. This is also reflected in efforts invested in studying meat alternatives from the perspective of nutritional, environmental, and consumer sciences. Despite shared research interest, these studies cannot be readily compared and interpreted because there is no clear consensus on what meat alternatives are. Scholarly debates on acceptance, nutritional value, and environmental advantages of meat alternatives would benefit from a clear definition of meat alternatives. With the goal of defining meat alternatives, relevant scientific literature in the past 10 years was systematically searched and screened guided by the scoping review Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension. The initial search resulted in >100,000 hits, which was reduced to 2465 papers. Next, titles and abstracts were scrutinized using Rayyan.ai, resulting in 193 articles considered for the present review. Article screening and data extraction was performed using ATLAS.ti software. Three major themes were identified to define meat alternative products including: 1) producing and sourcing of ingredients; 2) product characteristics (that is, sensory characteristics, nutritional value, and health profile, social and environmental sustainability profile); and 3) consumer characteristics concerning the marketing and consumption context. Meat alternatives are multifaceted, that is, certain products can be considered as meat alternatives in some context, but not in another context. For any product, it is impossible to unequivocally state that it is a meat alternative. There is a lack of consensus from the diverse literature on what constitutes meat alternatives. However, products may be qualified as meat alternatives according to three key criteria as proposed in a taxonomy: 1) production and sourcing, 2) product characteristics, and/or 3) consumption. We recommend researchers (and other stakeholders) to do so as it allows for better informed future discussions of meat alternatives.
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- Linsay Ketelings
- Food Claims Centre Venlo, Campus Venlo, Maastricht University, Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Behavioural Gastronomy, Centre for Healthy Eating and Food Innovation, Maastricht University Campus Venlo, The Netherlands
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- NUTRIM, Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Food Claims Centre Venlo, Campus Venlo, Maastricht University, Venlo, The Netherlands
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Amoah I, Ascione A, Muthanna FMS, Feraco A, Camajani E, Gorini S, Armani A, Caprio M, Lombardo M. Sustainable Strategies for Increasing Legume Consumption: Culinary and Educational Approaches. Foods 2023; 12:foods12112265. [PMID: 37297509 DOI: 10.3390/foods12112265] [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: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Legumes are nutrient-dense crops with health-promoting benefits. However, several barriers are associated with their consumption. Emerging issues including food neophobic tendencies or taboos, unclear dietary guidelines on legume consumption, health concerns, and socio-economic reasons, as well as long cooking procedures, adversely affect legume consumption frequency. Pre-treatment methods, including soaking, sprouting, and pulse electric field technology, are effective in reducing the alpha-oligosaccharides and other anti-nutritional factors, eventually lowering cooking time for legumes. Extrusion technology used for innovative development of legume-enriched products, including snacks, breakfast cereals and puffs, baking and pasta, represents a strategic way to promote legume consumption. Culinary skills such as legume salads, legume sprouts, stews, soups, hummus, and the development of homemade cake recipes using legume flour could represent effective ways to promote legume consumption. This review aims to highlight the nutritional and health effects associated with legume consumption, and strategies to improve their digestibility and nutritional profile. Additionally, proper educational and culinary approaches aimed to improve legumes intake are discussed.
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- Isaac Amoah
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi 0023351, Ghana
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- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Open University, Via di Val Cannuta, 247, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology-Aden, Alshaab Street, Enmaa City 22003, Yemen
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- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Open University, Via di Val Cannuta, 247, 00166 Rome, Italy
- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Endocrinology, San Raffaele Research Institute, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, Via di Val Cannuta, 247, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Open University, Via di Val Cannuta, 247, 00166 Rome, Italy
- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Endocrinology, San Raffaele Research Institute, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, Via di Val Cannuta, 247, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Open University, Via di Val Cannuta, 247, 00166 Rome, Italy
- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Endocrinology, San Raffaele Research Institute, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, Via di Val Cannuta, 247, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Open University, Via di Val Cannuta, 247, 00166 Rome, Italy
- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Endocrinology, San Raffaele Research Institute, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, Via di Val Cannuta, 247, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Open University, Via di Val Cannuta, 247, 00166 Rome, Italy
- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Endocrinology, San Raffaele Research Institute, IRCCS San Raffaele Roma, Via di Val Cannuta, 247, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Open University, Via di Val Cannuta, 247, 00166 Rome, Italy
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Ashkar F, Wu J. Effects of Food Factors and Processing on Protein Digestibility and Gut Microbiota. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37267055 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c00442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Protein is an essential macronutrient. The nutritional needs of dietary proteins are met by digestion and absorption in the small intestine. Indigestible proteins are further metabolized in the gut and produce metabolites via protein fermentation. Thus, protein indigestibility exerts a wide range of effects on gut microbiota composition and function. This review aims to discuss protein digestibility, the effects of food factors, such as protein sources, intake level, and amino acid composition, and making meat analogues. Besides, it provides an inventory of antinutritional factors and processing techniques that influence protein digestibility and, consequently, the diversity and composition of intestinal microbiota. Future studies are warranted to understand the implication of plant-based analogues on protein digestibility and gut microbiota and to elucidate the mechanisms concerning protein digestibility to host gut microbiota using various omics techniques.
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- Fatemeh Ashkar
- Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R3, Canada
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Högg E, Rauh C. Towards a Better Understanding of Texturization during High-Moisture Extrusion (HME)-Part I: Modeling the Texturability of Plant-Based Proteins. Foods 2023; 12:foods12101955. [PMID: 37238773 DOI: 10.3390/foods12101955] [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: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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This study focused on predicting high-moisture texturization of plant-based proteins (soy protein concentrate (SPC), soy protein isolate (SPI), pea protein isolate (PPI)) at different water contents (57.5%, 60%, 65%, 70%, and 72.5% (w/w db)) to optimize and guarantee the production of high-moisture meat analogs (HMMA). Therefore, high-moisture extrusion (HME) experiments were performed, and the texture of the obtained high-moisture extruded samples (HMES) was sensory evaluated and categorized into poorly-textured, textured, or well-textured. In parallel, data on heat capacity (cp) and phase transition behavior of the plant-based proteins were determined using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Based on the DSC data, a model for predicting cp of hydrated, but not extruded, plant-based proteins was developed. Furthermore, based on the aforementioned model for predicting cp and DSC data on phase transition behavior of the plant-based proteins in combination with conducted HME trials and the mentioned model for predicting cp, a texturization indicator was developed, which could be used to calculate the minimum threshold temperature required to texturize plant-based proteins during HME. The outcome of this study could help to minimize the resources of expensive extrusion trials in the industry to produce HMMA with defined textures.
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- Elisabeth Högg
- Department of Food Biotechnology and Food Process Engineering, Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), 14195 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Food Biotechnology and Food Process Engineering, Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), 14195 Berlin, Germany
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Taghian Dinani S, Allaire N, Boom R, van der Goot AJ. Influence of processing temperature on quality attributes of meat analogues fortified with l-cysteine. Food Hydrocoll 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.108422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Zhong C, Feng Y, Xu Y. Production of Fish Analogues from Plant Proteins: Potential Strategies, Challenges, and Outlook. Foods 2023; 12:foods12030614. [PMID: 36766143 PMCID: PMC9914854 DOI: 10.3390/foods12030614] [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: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Fish products are consumed by human beings as a high-quality protein source. However, overfishing, and pollution puts out an urgent call to seek a new strategy to substitute fish protein for secure eco-sustainability. Plant-based fish analogs, which mimic the structure, texture, and flavor of fish meat products, are a rapid-growing segment of the food products. The purpose of this review is to discuss the feasibility and potential strategies for developing plant-based fish analog. The nutritional properties, especially the protein quality of plant-based fish analogs, were discussed. Furthermore, a thorough comparison was made between fish and terrestrial animal muscle structures, including both macroscopical and microscopical structures. Potential processing technologies for producing plant-based fish analogs from plant proteins and approaches for the characterization of the fish analog structures were elaborated. Comparing all the current processing techniques, extrusion is the predominately used technique in the current industry. At the same time, 3D-printing and electrospinning have shown the prominent potential of mimicking fish muscle structure as bottom-up approaches. Finally, key challenges and future research were discussed for the potential commercialization of plant-based fish analogues. The primary focus of this review covers the innovative works that were indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection in the past five years.
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- Chengxuan Zhong
- Department of Agrotechnology and Food Science, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Food Science & Nutrition, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA
- Correspondence: (Y.F.); (Y.X.)
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- Healthy Processed Foods Research Unit, Western Regional Research Center, USDA-ARS 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710, USA
- Correspondence: (Y.F.); (Y.X.)
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MENG XY, ZHU XQ, AN HZ, YANG JF, DAI HH. Study on the relationship between raw material characteristics of soybean protein concentrate and textured vegetable protein quality. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.121822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Tingle CF, McClintic K, Zervoudakis AJ, Muhialdin BJ, Ubbink J. Texturization of pea protein isolate by micro compounding. Food Res Int 2023; 163:112250. [PMID: 36596161 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Twin-screw micro compounding is introduced as a novel technique to process and characterize small plant protein samples under conditions that are relevant for meat analogue processing. Small samples of pea protein isolate (PPI) (5 cm3, corresponding to ∼7 g of hydrated sample) are batch-processed at water contents between 40 and 70 % w/w and temperatures between 90 and 120 °C. Screw speed (100-400 rpm) and residence time (1-9 min) are varied resulting in values of the specific mechanical energy (SME) between ∼20 and 2000 kJ/kg, which is the range relevant for plant protein extrusion. Micro compounding process data provides information on several aspects of the rheological behavior of PPI. Shear thinning behavior is observed for PPI. The viscosity of the PPI during micro compounding was found to exponentially decrease with water content. The temperature dependence is consistent with an Arrhenius-type model. The extruded strands (length: ∼15 cm; diameter: 3.0 ± 0.2 mm) are characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential solubility, water holding capacity (WHC), and texture profile analysis (TPA). The hardness as determined from TPA increases linearly with screw speed and residence time, jumps to higher values above the denaturation temperature of the PPI and decreases exponentially with the water content during processing. Micro compounding is found to be a useful technique to convert small plant protein samples at water contents between about 40 and 60 % w/w into texturized matrices and investigate the rheological behavior of plant protein isolates under conditions that are relevant for extrusion processing.
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- Christina F Tingle
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, 1334 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, 1334 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, 421 Washington Ave SE #250, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, 1334 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, 1334 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108, USA.
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Kumar P, Sharma N, Ahmed MA, Verma AK, Umaraw P, Mehta N, Abubakar AA, Hayat MN, Kaka U, Lee SJ, Sazili AQ. Technological interventions in improving the functionality of proteins during processing of meat analogs. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1044024. [PMID: 36601080 PMCID: PMC9807037 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1044024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Meat analogs have opened a new horizon of opportunities for developing a sustainable alternative for meat and meat products. Proteins are an integral part of meat analogs and their functionalities have been extensively studied to mimic meat-like appearance and texture. Proteins have a vital role in imparting texture, nutritive value, and organoleptic attributes to meat analogs. Processing of suitable proteins from vegetable, mycoproteins, algal, and single-cell protein sources remains a challenge and several technological interventions ranging from the isolation of proteins to the processing of products are required. The present paper reviews and discusses in detail various proteins (soy proteins, wheat gluten, zein, algal proteins, mycoproteins, pulses, potato, oilseeds, pseudo-cereals, and grass) and their suitability for meat analog production. The review also discusses other associated aspects such as processing interventions that can be adapted to improve the functional and textural attributes of proteins in the processing of meat analogs (extrusion, spinning, Couette shear cell, additive manufacturing/3D printing, and freeze structuring). '.
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- Pavan Kumar
- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
- Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, India
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- Division of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Jammu, India
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- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, India
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- Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut, India
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- Department of Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, India
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- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- Department of Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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- Department of Applied Animal Science, College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon-si, South Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
- Halal Products Research Institute, Putra Infoport, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, Malaysia
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The best of both worlds? Challenges and opportunities in the development of hybrid meat products from the last 3 years. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.114235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Choi HW, Lee YY, Ryoo C, Yoon HI, Hahn J, Choi YJ. Influence of a post‐processing heat treatment method on the textural properties of textured vegetable protein. J Food Sci 2022; 87:5340-5348. [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Hyun Woo Choi
- Department of Agricultural BiotechnologySeoul National University SeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural BiotechnologySeoul National University SeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural BiotechnologySeoul National University SeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural BiotechnologySeoul National University SeoulRepublic of Korea
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- K‐BIO KIURI CenterSeoul National UniversitySeoulRepublic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural BiotechnologySeoul National University SeoulRepublic of Korea
- Center for Food and BioconvergenceSeoul National University SeoulRepublic of Korea
- Research Institute of Agriculture and Life SciencesSeoul National University SeoulRepublic of Korea
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Rajendra A, Ying D, Warner RD, Ha M, Fang Z. Effect of Extrusion on the Functional, Textural and Colour Characteristics of Texturized Hempseed Protein. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-022-02923-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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AbstractThe search for allergy friendly texturized vegetable proteins (TVP) has prompted the use of novel protein sources over conventional wheat and soy proteins. Hempseed protein (HP) offers promising nutritional characteristics. This work assessed the effect of feed moisture content (FMC) and screw rotation speed (SRS) on the textural, functional and colour characteristics of texturized HP. The HP was extruded using a co-rotation twin screw extruder at 30–60% FMC and 200–400 rpm SRS. Results showed that significant differences were observed from FMC, SRS and the interaction of FMC and SRS on the product expansion index, integrity index, water and oil absorption capacity (WAC and OAC), some texture profile parameters and colour characteristics. Decreasing FMC and increasing SRS tended to increase the texturization index, expansion index, WAC, OAC, integrity index and texture profile characteristics but decrease density, L* and b* values. These results contribute to our understanding of the properties of texturized HP which are important for application in food industry.
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Angonese M, Sá AGA, Emiliano Motta G, de Oliveira D, Di Luccio M, Carciofi BAM. Methods for Physically Structuring Meat Analogs: Challenges and Perspectives. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2022.2124416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Mariana Angonese
- Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Graduate Program in Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Graduate Program in Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Graduate Program in Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Graduate Program in Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Graduate Program in Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Graduate Program in Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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Gasparre N, van den Berg M, Oosterlinck F, Sein A. High-Moisture Shear Processes: Molecular Changes of Wheat Gluten and Potential Plant-Based Proteins for Its Replacement. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27185855. [PMID: 36144595 PMCID: PMC9504627 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27185855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nowadays, a growing offering of plant-based meat alternatives is available in the food market. Technologically, these products are produced through high-moisture shear technology. Process settings and material composition have a significant impact on the physicochemical characteristics of the final products. Throughout the process, the unfolded protein chains may be reduced, or associate in larger structures, creating rearrangement and cross-linking during the cooling stage. Generally, soy and pea proteins are the most used ingredients in plant-based meat analogues. Nevertheless, these proteins have shown poorer results with respect to the typical fibrousness and juiciness found in real meat. To address this limitation, wheat gluten is often incorporated into the formulations. This literature review highlights the key role of wheat gluten in creating products with higher anisotropy. The generation of new disulfide bonds after the addition of wheat gluten is critical to achieve the sought-after fibrous texture, whereas its incompatibility with the other protein phase present in the system is critical for the structuring process. However, allergenicity problems related to wheat gluten require alternatives, hence an evaluation of underutilized plant-based proteins has been carried out to identify those that potentially can imitate wheat gluten behavior during high-moisture shear processing.
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- Nicola Gasparre
- Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
- Food Science Department, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA-CSIC), C/Agustin Escardino, 7, 46980 Paterna, Spain
- Correspondence:
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- Center for Food Innovation DSM Food & Beverage, Alexander Fleminglaan 1, 2613 AX Delft, The Netherlands
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- Center for Food Innovation DSM Food & Beverage, Alexander Fleminglaan 1, 2613 AX Delft, The Netherlands
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- Center for Food Innovation DSM Food & Beverage, Alexander Fleminglaan 1, 2613 AX Delft, The Netherlands
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Actinidin in Green and SunGold Kiwifruit Improves Digestion of Alternative Proteins—An In Vitro Investigation. Foods 2022; 11:foods11182739. [PMID: 36140865 PMCID: PMC9497782 DOI: 10.3390/foods11182739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Both Hayward (green) and SunGold (gold) kiwifruit varieties contain a proteolytic enzyme, actinidin, that has been reported to enhance the upper tract digestion of animal proteins. Unlike the other gold varieties, which do not contain any actinidin, the SunGold variety contains significantly higher actinidin activity, but its activity is still much lower than that present in the green (Hayward) fruit. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of actinidin in Hayward and SunGold kiwifruit in digesting alternative proteins, including pea protein, almonds, tofu, and quinoa. The protein sources were digested using a three-stage in vitro oral-gastro-small intestinal digestion model. The findings showed that both kiwifruit extracts enhanced the breakdown (observed through SDS-PAGE) for all the studied protein sources, particularly during gastric digestion, possibly due to higher actinidin activity at gastric pH. The increase in the rate of protein breakdown was probably due to the broader specificity of actinidin compared to pepsin. For many protein sources, most of the intact proteins disappeared within the first few minutes of gastric digestion with added kiwifruit extract. Green kiwifruit extract, due to its higher actinidin activity, had a higher effect on protein breakdown than the SunGold extract. However, for some proteins and under certain digestion conditions, SunGold extract resulted in higher protein breakdown. The latter, in the absence of any digestive enzymes, also led to some protein breakdown during the small intestinal digestion phase, which was not the case for the green kiwifruit extract. The green kiwifruit extract led to the greater breakdown of polypeptide chains of Pru-du 6, a major allergen in almonds. The results, for the first time, suggest that both Hayward and SunGold kiwifruit can lead to improved breakdown and digestion of alternative proteins when consumed as part of a meal; and therefore, have the potential to be used as a digestive aid in population groups looking to achieve faster and greater protein digestion such as athletes, elderly and people with the impaired digestive system.
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Huang M, Mehany T, Xie W, Liu X, Guo S, Peng X. Use of food carbohydrates towards the innovation of plant-based meat analogs. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Zhao D, Huang L, Li H, Ren Y, Cao J, Zhang T, Liu X. Ingredients and Process Affect the Structural Quality of Recombinant Plant-Based Meat Alternatives and Their Components. Foods 2022; 11:foods11152202. [PMID: 35892787 PMCID: PMC9330124 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Recombinant plant-based meat alternatives are a kind of product that simulates animal meat with complete structure by assembling plant-tissue protein and other plant-based ingredients. The market is growing rapidly and appears to have a promising future due to the broad culinary applicability of such products. Based on the analysis and summary of the relevant literature in the recent five years, this review summarizes the effects of raw materials and production methods on the structure and quality of specific components (tissue protein and simulated fat) in plant-based meat alternatives. Furthermore, the important roles of tissue and simulated fat as the main components of recombinant plant-based meat alternatives are further elucidated herein. In this paper, the factors affecting the structure and quality of plant-based meat alternatives are analyzed from part to whole, with the aim of contributing to the structural optimization and providing reference for the future development of the plant meat industry.
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- Di Zhao
- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China; (D.Z.); (L.H.); (Y.R.); (X.L.)
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- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China; (D.Z.); (L.H.); (Y.R.); (X.L.)
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- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China; (D.Z.); (L.H.); (Y.R.); (X.L.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-138-1052-2189
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- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China; (D.Z.); (L.H.); (Y.R.); (X.L.)
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- Plant Meat (Hangzhou) Health Technology Limited Company, Hangzhou 311121, China;
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- Shandong Gulin Food Technology Limited Company, Yantai 264010, China;
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- National Soybean Processing Industry Technology Innovation Center, Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU), Beijing 100048, China; (D.Z.); (L.H.); (Y.R.); (X.L.)
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A Narrative Review of Alternative Protein Sources: Highlights on Meat, Fish, Egg and Dairy Analogues. Foods 2022; 11:foods11142053. [PMID: 35885293 PMCID: PMC9316106 DOI: 10.3390/foods11142053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The research and development of alternatives to meat (including fish) and dairy products for human consumption have been increasing in recent years. In the context of these alternatives, there is a diversity of products such as tofu, tempeh, seitan, pulses, algae, seeds, nuts and insects. Apart from these, some products require new technical processes such as needed by milk drink alternatives, mycoprotein and meat, cheese and fish analogues. The aim of these analogues is to mimic the physical and organoleptic properties of animal origin products through fibrous composition and mix of ingredients from vegetable sources using adequate technology, which allow providing similar texture and flavor. Using a narrative approach to review literature, the objectives of this paper are to systematize the arguments supporting the adoption of meat, eggs and dairy alternatives, to identify the diversity of alternatives to these products on the market, including the related technological processes, and to project the challenges that the food industry may face soon. From a total of 302 scientific papers identified in databases, 186 papers were considered. More research papers on products associated with alternatives to milk were found. Nevertheless, there are products that need more research as analogues to meat and dairy products. A general scheme that brings together the main reasons, resources and challenges that the food industry faces in this promising area of alternatives to meat and dairy products is presented.
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Zhang X, Zhao Y, Zhao X, Sun P, Zhao D, Jiang L, Sui X. The texture of plant protein-based meat analogs by high moisture extrusion: A review. J Texture Stud 2022. [PMID: 35580199 DOI: 10.1111/jtxs.12697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Meat analogs produced by high moisture extrusion (HME) are considered to be one of the products that have great potential for replacing real meat. The key issue as a meat analog is whether the texture can meet the standards of real meat. Nowadays, there have been some advances in the textural characterization of meat analogs, which are discussed in detail in this review. Firstly, this review describes the current characterizations of meat analogs in terms of fiber structure, hardness, springiness, tensile resistant force and sensory evaluation. Then, methods for analyzing the texture of meat analogs, such as texture analyzer, microstructure-based methods and other methods for characterizing fiber structure, are summarized. In addition, these characterizations are discussed in relation to the factors that influence the texture of meat analogs during HME. Finally, we propose priorities and some promising methods for future meat analogs conformation studies.
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- Xin Zhang
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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Liu Y, Huang Z, Hu Z, Yu Z, An H. Texture and rehydration properties of texturised soy protein: analysis based on soybean 7S and 11S proteins. Int J Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.15787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Ying Liu
- College of Food Science and Engineering Henan University of Technology 100 Lianhua Street Zhengzhou Henan Province 450001 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Henan University of Technology 100 Lianhua Street Zhengzhou Henan Province 450001 China
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- School of International Education Henan University of Technology 100 Lianhua Street Zhengzhou Henan Province 450001 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Henan University of Technology 100 Lianhua Street Zhengzhou Henan Province 450001 China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering Henan University of Technology 100 Lianhua Street Zhengzhou Henan Province 450001 China
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Zhang Z, Zhang L, He S, Li X, Jin R, Liu Q, Chen S, Sun H. High-moisture Extrusion Technology Application in the Processing of Textured Plant Protein Meat Analogues: A Review. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.2024223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Zuoyong Zhang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Processing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang, Harbin, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Processing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Processing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Processing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Heilongjiang, Harbin, PR China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Bio-process of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory for Agricultural Products Processing of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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3D Printing of Textured Soft Hybrid Meat Analogues. Foods 2022; 11:foods11030478. [PMID: 35159628 PMCID: PMC8834039 DOI: 10.3390/foods11030478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Meat analogue is a food product mainly made of plant proteins. It is considered to be a sustainable food and has gained a lot of interest in recent years. Hybrid meat is a next generation meat analogue prepared by the co-processing of both plant and animal protein ingredients at different ratios and is considered to be nutritionally superior to the currently available plant-only meat analogues. Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is becoming increasingly popular in food processing. Three-dimensional food printing involves the modification of food structures, which leads to the creation of soft food. Currently, there is no available research on 3D printing of meat analogues. This study was carried out to create plant and animal protein-based formulations for 3D printing of hybrid meat analogues with soft textures. Pea protein isolate (PPI) and chicken mince were selected as the main plant protein and meat sources, respectively, for 3D printing tests. Then, rheology and forward extrusion tests were carried out on these selected samples to obtain a basic understanding of their potential printability. Afterwards, extrusion-based 3D printing was conducted to print a 3D chicken nugget shape. The addition of 20% chicken mince paste to PPI based paste achieved better printability and fibre structure.
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Alternative proteins vs animal proteins: The influence of structure and processing on their gastro-small intestinal digestion. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Chen D, Jones OG, Campanella OH. Plant protein-based fibers: Fabrication, characterization, and potential food applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021:1-25. [PMID: 34904477 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.2004991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Proteins from plants have been considered as safer, healthier, and more sustainable resources than their animal counterparts. However, incomplete amino acid composition and relatively poor functionality limit their applications in foods. Structuring plant proteins to fibrous architectures enhances their physicochemical properties, which can favor various food applications. This review primarily focuses on fabrication of fibers from plant proteins via self-assembly, electrospinning, solution blow spinning, wet spinning, and high-temperature shear, as well as on several applications where such fibrous proteins assemble in quality foods. The changes of protein structure and protein-protein interactions during fiber production are discussed in detail, along with the effects of fabrication conditions and protein sources on the morphology and function of the fibers. Self-assembly requires proteolysis and subsequent peptide aggregation under specific conditions, which can be influenced by pH, salt and protein type. The spinning strategy is more scalable and produces uniformed fibers with larger length scales suitable for encapsulation, food packaging and sensor substrates. Significant progress has been made on high-temperature shear (including extrusion)-induced fibers responsible for desirable texture in meat analogues. Structuring plant proteins adds values for broadened food applications, but it remains challenging to keep processes cost-effective and environmentally friendly using food grade solvents.
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- Da Chen
- Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Whistler Centre for Carbohydrate Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.,Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Whistler Centre for Carbohydrate Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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Schmitt C, Bovetto L, Buczkowski J, De Oliveira Reis G, Pibarot P, Amagliani L, Dombrowski J. Plant proteins and their colloidal state. Curr Opin Colloid Interface Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cocis.2021.101510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Kim TK, Yong HI, Cha JY, Park SY, Jung S, Choi YS. Drying-induced restructured jerky analog developed using a combination of edible insect protein and textured vegetable protein. Food Chem 2021; 373:131519. [PMID: 34776309 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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With an increasing consumer interest in meat analog products, various imitation products have been developed. Among conventional meat products, jerky-type foods are rich in proteins and exhibit a long shelf-life owing to their low water activity (<0.90). Restructured jerky is advantageous because it can be easily processed into uniform products. This study investigated the physicochemical and thermal properties of drying-induced restructured jerky analogs prepared by combining textured vegetable protein (TVP) and edible insect protein (EIP) in the following ratios: 100/0, 80/20, 60/40, 40/60, 20/80, and 0/100% (w/w), as well as the interactions between EIP and TVP. Furthermore, qualitative characteristics, color, pH, moisture content, water activity, shear force, and rehydration capacity of the analogs were investigated. In conclusion, restructured jerky analogs developed by combining TVP and EIP may provide a tender dried food with high nutritional value.
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- Tae-Kyung Kim
- Research Group of Food Processing, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Research Group of Food Processing, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Research Group of Food Processing, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Research Group of Food Processing, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Animal and Dairy Science, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Research Group of Food Processing, Korea Food Research Institute, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea.
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Sim SYJ, SRV A, Chiang JH, Henry CJ. Plant Proteins for Future Foods: A Roadmap. Foods 2021; 10:1967. [PMID: 34441744 PMCID: PMC8391319 DOI: 10.3390/foods10081967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Protein calories consumed by people all over the world approximate 15-20% of their energy intake. This makes protein a major nutritional imperative. Today, we are facing an unprecedented challenge to produce and distribute adequate protein to feed over nine billion people by 2050, in an environmentally sustainable and affordable way. Plant-based proteins present a promising solution to our nutritional needs due to their long history of crop use and cultivation, lower cost of production, and easy access in many parts of the world. However, plant proteins have comparatively poor functionality, defined as poor solubility, foaming, emulsifying, and gelling properties, limiting their use in food products. Relative to animal proteins, including dairy products, plant protein technology is still in its infancy. To bridge this gap, advances in plant protein ingredient development and the knowledge to construct plant-based foods are sorely needed. This review focuses on some salient features in the science and technology of plant proteins, providing the current state of the art and highlighting new research directions. It focuses on how manipulating plant protein structures during protein extraction, fractionation, and modification can considerably enhance protein functionality. To create novel plant-based foods, important considerations such as protein-polysaccharide interactions, the inclusion of plant protein-generated flavors, and some novel techniques to structure plant proteins are discussed. Finally, the attention to nutrition as a compass to navigate the plant protein roadmap is also considered.
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- Shaun Yong Jie Sim
- Clinical Nutrition Research Centre (CNRC), Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 117599, Singapore; (A.S.); (J.H.C.); (C.J.H.)
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- Clinical Nutrition Research Centre (CNRC), Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 117599, Singapore; (A.S.); (J.H.C.); (C.J.H.)
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- Clinical Nutrition Research Centre (CNRC), Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 117599, Singapore; (A.S.); (J.H.C.); (C.J.H.)
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- Clinical Nutrition Research Centre (CNRC), Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 117599, Singapore; (A.S.); (J.H.C.); (C.J.H.)
- Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117596, Singapore
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Ferawati F, Zahari I, Barman M, Hefni M, Ahlström C, Witthöft C, Östbring K. High-Moisture Meat Analogues Produced from Yellow Pea and Faba Bean Protein Isolates/Concentrate: Effect of Raw Material Composition and Extrusion Parameters on Texture Properties. Foods 2021; 10:843. [PMID: 33924424 PMCID: PMC8070665 DOI: 10.3390/foods10040843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Yellow pea and faba bean are potential candidates to replace soybean-based ingredients due to their suitability for cultivation in the northern hemisphere, non-genetically modified organisms cultivation practice and low risk of allergenicity. This study examined the functionality of local yellow pea and faba bean protein isolates/concentrate as meat analogue products. The most critical factors affecting the texture properties of meat analogue were also determined. Extrusion was used to produce high-moisture meat analogues (HMMAs) from yellow pea and faba bean protein isolates/concentrates and HMMAs with fibrous layered structures was successfully produced from both imported commercial and local sources. The texture properties of the HMMA produced were mainly affected by the ash, fiber and protein content and water-holding capacity of the source protein. Three extrusion process parameters (target moisture content, extrusion temperature, screw speed), also significantly affected HMMA texture. In conclusion, functional HMMA can be produced using protein isolates derived from locally grown pulses.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ferawati Ferawati
- Department of Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Linnaeus University, 39231 Kalmar, Sweden; (M.H.); (C.W.)
| | - Izalin Zahari
- Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Nutrition, Lund University, 22362 Lund, Sweden; (I.Z.); (C.A.); (K.Ö.)
| | - Malin Barman
- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden;
| | - Mohammed Hefni
- Department of Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Linnaeus University, 39231 Kalmar, Sweden; (M.H.); (C.W.)
- Food Industries Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
| | - Cecilia Ahlström
- Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Nutrition, Lund University, 22362 Lund, Sweden; (I.Z.); (C.A.); (K.Ö.)
| | - Cornelia Witthöft
- Department of Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Linnaeus University, 39231 Kalmar, Sweden; (M.H.); (C.W.)
| | - Karolina Östbring
- Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Nutrition, Lund University, 22362 Lund, Sweden; (I.Z.); (C.A.); (K.Ö.)
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