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Huang Z, Pang L, Li S, Su Y, Zhao Q, Zhang W, Yang X, Jiang Y. Effects of physical processing on food protein allergenicity: A focus on differences between animal and alternative proteins. Food Chem 2024; 460:140559. [PMID: 39047469 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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In recent years, physical technologies have been widely employed to reduce food protein allergenicity due to their simplicity and stability. This paper summarizes recent research advances in these technologies, focusing on differences in their effects on allergenicity between animal and alternative proteins. The mechanisms of allergenicity reduction and the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies were compared. It was found that heating, although affording better allergenicity reduction than non-thermal treatment technologies, affects other properties of the food. Because of their higher molecular weights and more complex structures, animal proteins are less affected by physical technologies than alternative proteins. It is worth noting that there is a scarcity of existing technology to reduce the allergenicity of food proteins, and more technologies should be explored for this purpose. In addition, better allergenicity-reducing processing technologies should be designed from the perspectives of processing conditions, technological innovations, and combined processing technologies in the future.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhen Huang
- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China, 150030
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China, 150030
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China, 150030
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China, 150030
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- Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Limited by Share Ltd
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China, 150030
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China, 150030.
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- Key Laboratory of Dairy Science, Ministry of Education, College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China, 150030.
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Foti Randazzese S, Caminiti L, La Rocca M, Italia C, Toscano F, Galletta F, Crisafulli G, Manti S. Baked Egg Oral Immunotherapy: Current State in Pediatric Age. Nutrients 2024; 16:3203. [PMID: 39339802 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183203] [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: 08/07/2024] [Revised: 09/18/2024] [Accepted: 09/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Hen's egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in the Western world, with an increase in recent years. It affects about 9.5% of the pediatric population, and the onset most often occurs before the first year of life. The occurrence of spontaneous oral tolerance acquisition varies among studies, but it is generally high by school age. Nowadays, allergen immunotherapy may represent the only therapeutic strategy able to modify the natural history of hen's egg allergy. Specifically, many children with hen's egg allergy may tolerate baked eggs. Food processing, specifically high temperatures, alters the allergenicity of hen's egg proteins by causing conformational changes in allergen epitopes, which makes them less allergenic. This review aims to discuss the scientific evidence in the field of baked egg oral immunotherapy in hen's egg-allergic children, with a meticulous examination of the pertinent literature surrounding the subject matter.
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- Simone Foti Randazzese
- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi", University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 1, 98124, Messina, Italy
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Tsurunaga Y, Ishigaki M, Takahashi T, Arima S, Kumagai S, Tsujii Y, Koyama S. Effect of Addition of Tannin Extract from Underutilized Resources on Allergenic Proteins, Color and Textural Properties of Egg White Gels. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4124. [PMID: 38612933 PMCID: PMC11012890 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25074124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Tannins, present in numerous plants, exhibit a binding affinity for proteins. In this study, we aimed to exploit this property to reduce the concentration of allergenic egg white proteins. Tannins were extracted, using hot water, from the lyophilized powder of underutilized resources, such as chestnut inner skin (CIS), young persimmon fruit (YPF), and bayberry leaves (BBLs). These extracts were then incorporated into an egg white solution (EWS) to generate an egg white gel (EWG). Allergen reduction efficacy was assessed using electrophoresis and ELISA. Our findings revealed a substantial reduction in allergenic proteins across all EWGs containing a 50% tannin extract. Notably, CIS and BBL exhibited exceptional efficacy in reducing low allergen levels. The addition of tannin extract resulted in an increase in the total polyphenol content of the EWG, with the order of effectiveness being CIS > YPF > BBL. Minimal color alteration was observed in the BBL-infused EWG compared to the other sources. Additionally, the introduction of tannin extract heightened the hardness stress, with BBL demonstrating the most significant effect, followed by CIS and YPF. In conclusion, incorporating tannin extract during EWG preparation was found to decrease the concentration of allergenic proteins while enhancing antioxidant properties and hardness stress, with BBL being particularly effective in preventing color changes in EWG.
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- Yoko Tsurunaga
- Faculty of Human Science, Shimane University, Matsue 690-8504, Shimane, Japan
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- Institute of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Academic Assembly, Shimane University, Matsue 690-8504, Shimane, Japan
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- Faculty of Human Science, Shimane University, Matsue 690-8504, Shimane, Japan
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- Faculty of Human Science, Shimane University, Matsue 690-8504, Shimane, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human and Social Sciences, Shimane University, Matsue 690-8504, Shimane, Japan
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- Kewpie Research Division for Egg Innovation, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Setagaya City 156-8502, Tokyo, Japan
- Faculty of Applied Biosciences, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Setagaya City 156-8502, Tokyo, Japan
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- Kewpie Research Division for Egg Innovation, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Setagaya City 156-8502, Tokyo, Japan
- Faculty of Applied Biosciences, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Setagaya City 156-8502, Tokyo, Japan
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Xia X, Li J, Liang R, Li Y, Ma X, Yang Y, Lozano-Ojalvo D. Effects of unfolding treatment assisted glycation on the IgE/IgG binding capacity and antioxidant activity of ovomucoid. Food Funct 2024; 15:196-207. [PMID: 38047408 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo04035f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Ovomucoid is the immune-dominant allergen in the egg white of hens. Due to its structure based on nine disulfide bonds as well as its resistance to heat and enzymatic hydrolysis, the allergenicity of this food protein is difficult to decrease by technological processes. We sought to reduce its allergenicity through the Maillard reaction. The unfolding of ovomucoid with L-cysteine-mediated reduction was used to increase accessibility to conformational and linear epitopes by modifying the secondary and tertiary structures of the allergen. Glycation with different saccharides revealed the beneficial effect of maltose glycation on the IgG-binding capacity reduction. By determining the better glycation conditions of unfolded ovomucoid, we produced ovomucoid with reduced IgE binding capacity due to the glycation sites (K17, K112, K129, and K164) on epitopes. Moreover, after simulated infant and adult gastrointestinal digestion, the unfolded plus glycated ovomucoid showed higher ABTS˙+ scavenging activity, O2˙- scavenging activity, ˙OH scavenging activity, Fe2+ chelating activity, and a FRAP value; in particular, for ˙OH scavenging activity, there was a sharp increase of more than 100%.
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- Xian Xia
- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China.
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China.
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China.
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China.
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- School of Public Health, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China.
- Key Laboratory of Maternal & Child Health and Exposure Science of Guizhou Higher Education Institutes, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Instituto de Investigaciónen Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL, CSIC), Madrid 28049, Spain
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Cui R, Ji S, Xia M, Fu X, Huang X. Mechanistic studies of polyphenols reducing the trypsin inhibitory activity of ovomucoid: Structure, conformation, and interactions. Food Chem 2023; 408:135063. [PMID: 36535182 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.135063] [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: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ovomucoid (OVM) is a critical anti-nutritional factor in egg, which may reduce nutrient utilization. In this study, the effects of polyphenols on the trypsin inhibitory activity (TIA) of OVM were investigated by exploring the structural changes and interaction mechanisms. The results found that TIA decreased to 62.34% and 90.41% as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and gallic acid (GA) were added individually. EGCG and GA interacted with OVM via static quenching and hydrophobic interaction. They induced a transition of OVM conformation from disorder to order. Infrared and fluorescence quenching analysis showed that the interaction between EGCG or GA and OVM was spontaneous, and hydrophobic interaction was the predominant force. The mechanism suggested that polyphenols affect the protein conformation by spontaneously binding to OVM in hydrophobic interactions, and lowering the TIA through reduced hydrophobicity. In summary, EGCG may be a promising OVM trypsin activity inactivator, which could also guarantee safety of egg products.
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- Rui Cui
- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, National Research and Development Centre for Egg Processing, Key Laboratory of Egg Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, National Research and Development Centre for Egg Processing, Key Laboratory of Egg Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, National Research and Development Centre for Egg Processing, Key Laboratory of Egg Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, National Research and Development Centre for Egg Processing, Key Laboratory of Egg Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, PR China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, National Research and Development Centre for Egg Processing, Key Laboratory of Egg Processing, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, PR China.
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The Impact of Processing and Extraction Methods on the Allergenicity of Targeted Protein Quantification as Well as Bioactive Peptides Derived from Egg. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062658. [PMID: 36985630 PMCID: PMC10053729 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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This review article discusses advanced extraction methods to enhance the functionality of egg-derived peptides while reducing their allergenicity. While eggs are considered a nutrient-dense food, some proteins can cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. Therefore, various methods have been developed to reduce the allergenicity of egg-derived proteins, such as enzymatic hydrolysis, heat treatment, and glycosylation. In addition to reducing allergenicity, advanced extraction methods can enhance the functionality of egg-derived peptides. Techniques such as membrane separation, chromatography, and electrodialysis can isolate and purify specific egg-derived peptides with desired functional properties, improving their bioactivity. Further, enzymatic hydrolysis can also break down polypeptide sequences and produce bioactive peptides with various health benefits. While liquid chromatography is the most commonly used method to obtain individual proteins for developing novel food products, several challenges are associated with optimizing extraction conditions to maximize functionality and allergenicity reduction. The article also highlights the challenges and future perspectives, including optimizing extraction conditions to maximize functionality and allergenicity reduction. The review concludes by highlighting the potential for future research in this area to improve the safety and efficacy of egg-derived peptides more broadly.
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Self-assembly and Hydrogelation Properties of Peptides Derived from Peptic Cleavage of Aggregation-prone Regions of Ovalbumin. Gels 2022; 8:gels8100641. [PMID: 36286142 PMCID: PMC9601990 DOI: 10.3390/gels8100641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Egg white protein hydrolysate generated with pepsin was investigated for the presence of peptides with self-assembly and hydrogelation properties. Incubation of the hydrolysates for 16 h resulted in aggregates with significantly (p < 0.05) lower free amino nitrogen and sulfhydryl contents, and higher particle diameter and surface hydrophobicity compared to the hydrolysates. LC-MS/MS analysis of the aggregates resulted in identification of 429 ovalbumin-derived peptides, among which the top-six aggregation-prone peptides IFYCPIAIM, NIFYCPIAIM, VLVNAIVFKGL, YCPIAIMSA, MMYQIGLF, and VYSFSLASRL were predicted using AGGRESCAN by analysis of the aggregation “Hot Spots”. NIFYCPIAIM had the highest thioflavin T fluorescence intensity, particle diameter (5611.3 nm), and polydispersity index (1.0) after 24 h, suggesting the formation of β-sheet structures with heterogeneous particle size distribution. Transmission electron microscopy of MMYQIGLF, and VYSFSLASRL demonstrated the most favorable peptide self-assembly, based on the formation of densely packed, intertwined fibrils. Rheological studies confirmed the viscoelastic and mechanical properties of the hydrogels, with IFYCPIAIM, NIFYCPIAIM, VLVNAIVFKGL, and VYSFSLASRL forming elastic solid hydrogels (tan δ < 1), while YCPIAIMSA and MMYQIGLF formed viscous liquid-like hydrogels (tan δ > 1). The results provide valuable insight into the influence of peptide sequence on hydrogelation and self-assembly progression, and prospects of food peptides in biomaterial applications.
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De Vlieger L, Nuyttens L, Matton C, Diels M, Verelst S, Leus J, Coppens K, Sauer K, Dilissen E, Coorevits L, Matthys C, Schrijvers R, Raes M, Bullens DMA. Guided Gradual Egg-Tolerance Induction in Hen's Egg Allergic Children Tolerating Baked Egg: A Prospective Randomized Trial. FRONTIERS IN ALLERGY 2022; 3:886094. [PMID: 35769568 PMCID: PMC9234941 DOI: 10.3389/falgy.2022.886094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Over the last few years, studies have shown that the majority of egg allergic children tolerate baked egg (e.g., cake), and that consuming baked egg accelerates the resolution of egg allergy. However, few prospective studies demonstrate the step-wise reintroduction of egg at home after developing baked egg tolerance. Although this could have a positive impact on the children's quality of life and nutrition. Additionally, research supporting the theoretical concept that heating in the presence or absence of wheat causes reduced allergenicity of egg proteins is limited. Objective To investigate the clinically most favorable duration of gradual egg-tolerance induction in baked egg tolerant children at home, with regard to complete raw egg tolerance. Methods Baked egg tolerant children above 12 months of age were randomly assigned to a short- or long arm protocol. In the short arm, egg-tolerance induction was studied over 18 months compared to 30 months in the long arm. Children were guided through this protocol involving the step-wise introduction of increasingly allergenic forms of egg starting with baked egg offered as cake, followed by hard-boiled egg, omelet/waffle/pancake, soft-boiled egg, and finally raw egg. We hereby designed this protocol based on the influence of thermal processing in the presence or absence of wheat on egg proteins, as investigated by ELISA, SDS-PAGE, and immunoblotting. At inclusion, children either passed an in-hospital cake challenge or had ovomucoid sIgE ≤1.2 kUA/L, which was considered safe for introduction at home. Results Gel electrophoresis revealed that the ovalbumin band became weaker with heating, while the ovomucoid band remained stable. In accordance, the IgE-binding to ovalbumin decreased with extensive heating, as opposed to ovomucoid. However, heating in the presence of wheat led to a decreased IgE reactivity to ovomucoid. Of the 78 children in the intention-to-treat group, 39 were randomized to each arm. Fifty-eight children reached the raw egg tolerance endpoint, of which 80% were in the short arm and 69% in the long arm. Within the short arm, the median time to raw egg tolerance was 24 months (95% CI, 21–27 months) compared to 30 months (95% CI, 28–32 months) in the long arm (p = 0.005). No grade IV reactions or cases of eosinophilic esophagitis were observed. The short arm was considered to be non-inferior to the long arm. Conclusion Our gradual short arm protocol appears to be safe and allows clinicians to guide baked egg tolerant children toward raw egg tolerance at home. The allergenicity of the egg proteins was affected by heating temperature and duration, as well as the presence of wheat.
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- Liselot De Vlieger
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Allergy and Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- *Correspondence: Liselot De Vlieger
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Allergy and Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Pediatrics, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Pediatrics, AZ Maria Middelares, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Pediatrics, Imelda Hospital, Bonheiden, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatrics, AZ Sint-Jan Hospital, Bruges, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Allergy and Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Allergy and Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, Clinical and Experimental Endocrinology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Endocrinology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Allergy and Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of General Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Pediatrics, Jessa Hospital, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, Allergy and Immunology Research Group, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Zhou R, Zhang L, Zhang K, Zhou P. Difference of egg ovalbumin sensitization between egg and duck eggs in BALB/c mice. Eur Food Res Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-021-03943-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Boukid F, Gagaoua M. Vegan Egg: A Future-Proof Food Ingredient? Foods 2022; 11:161. [PMID: 35053893 PMCID: PMC8774821 DOI: 10.3390/foods11020161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Vegan eggs are designed with the aim to provide a healthier and more sustainable alternative to regular eggs. The major drivers of this industry are the increasing prevalence of egg allergies, awareness towards environmental sustainability, and the shift to vegan diets. This study intends to discuss, for the first time, the vegan egg market, including their formulation, nutritional aspects, and some applications (i.e., mayonnaise and bakery products). Recreating the complete functionality of eggs using plant-based ingredients is very challenging due to the complexity of eggs. Current, but scarce, research in this field is focused on making mixtures of plant-based ingredients to fit specific food formulations. Nutritionally, providing vegan eggs with similar or higher nutritional value to that of eggs can be of relevance to attract health-conscious consumers. Claims such as clean labels, natural, vegan, animal-free, gluten-free, and/or cholesterol-free can further boost the position of vegan eggs in the market in the coming year. At present, this market is still in its infancy stages, and clear regulations of labeling, safety, and risk assessment are deemed mandatory to organize the sector, and protect consumers.
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- Fatma Boukid
- Food Safety and Functionality Programme, Institute of Agriculture and Food Research and Technology (IRTA), 17121 Monells, Spain;
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- Food Quality and Sensory Science Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, D15 KN3K Dublin, Ireland
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Agregán R, Munekata PES, Putnik P, Pateiro M, Bursać Kovačević D, Zavadlav S, Lorenzo JM. The Use of Novel Technologies in Egg Processing. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2021.1980887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Rubén Agregán
- Centro Tecnológico De La Carne De Galicia, Adva, Ourense, Spain
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Centro Tecnológico De La Carne De Galicia, Adva, Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Food Technology, Karlovac University of Applied Sciences, Karlovac Croatia
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- Centro Tecnológico De La Carne De Galicia, Adva, Ourense, Spain
- Área De Tecnología De Los Alimentos, Facultad De Ciencias De Ourense, Universidad De Vigo, Ourense, Spain
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Xiao N, Huang X, He W, Yao Y, Wu N, Xu M, Du H, Zhao Y, Tu Y. A review on recent advances of egg byproducts: Preparation, functional properties, biological activities and food applications. Food Res Int 2021; 147:110563. [PMID: 34399539 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The rapid development of egg industries produced vast byproducts that have not been effectively used. In this paper, the comprehensive utilization of egg byproducts was reviewed. Protein extraction and enzymatic hydrolysis were the main used ways for recycle of egg byproducts. The fact that eggshell membrane could accelerate would healing and improve facial skin of healthy people for 12 weeks was found. However, salted egg white had poor functional properties owing to high salt and ultrafiltration was an effective technology to remove 92.93% of salt. Moreover, Defatted yolk protein had the great potential to be used as food additives and functional foods. Other egg byproducts such as egg inhibitor and eggshells also were discussed. The novel applications of egg byproducts in the food field included food additives, feeds, food packaging materials and nutraceuticals based on current knowledge, but the proportion needed to be improved. This paper would provide a new insight for comprehensive utilization of egg byproducts.
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- Nanhai Xiao
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- National Research and Development Center for Egg Processing, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China.
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Products and Functional Food, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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Bhat ZF, Morton JD, Bekhit AEDA, Kumar S, Bhat HF. Effect of processing technologies on the digestibility of egg proteins. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2021; 20:4703-4738. [PMID: 34355496 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Egg and egg products are a rich source of highly bioavailable animal proteins. Several processing technologies can affect the structural and functional properties of these proteins differently and can influence their fate inside the gastrointestinal tract. The present review examines some of the processing technologies for improving egg protein digestibility and discusses how different processing conditions affect the digestibility of egg proteins under gastrointestinal digestion environments. To provide up-to-date information, most of the studies included in this review have been published in the last 5 years on different aspects of egg protein digestibility. Digestibility of egg proteins can be improved by employing some processing technologies that are able to improve the susceptibility of egg proteins to gastrointestinal proteases. Processing technologies, such as pulsed electric field, high-pressure, and ultrasound, can induce conformational and microstructural changes that lead to unfolding of the polypeptides and expose active sites for further interactions. These changes can enhance the accessibility of digestive proteases to cleavage sites. Some of these technologies may inactivate some egg proteins that are enzyme inhibitors, such as trypsin inhibitors. The underlying mechanisms of how different technologies mediate the egg protein digestibility have been discussed in detail. The proteolysis patterns and digestibility of the processed egg proteins are not always predictable and depends on the processing conditions. Empirical input is required to tailor the optimization of processing conditions for favorable effects on protein digestibility.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zuhaib F Bhat
- Division of Livestock Products Technology, SKUAST of Jammu, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Wine Food and Molecular Biosciences, Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Division of Livestock Products Technology, SKUAST of Jammu, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Division of Biotechnology, SKUAST of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Vapor A, Mendonça A, Tomaz CT. Processes for reducing egg allergenicity: Advances and different approaches. Food Chem 2021; 367:130568. [PMID: 34343811 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Egg is a versatile ingredient and ubiquitous food. Nevertheless, egg proteins are a common cause of allergy mainly in childhood. Until now, egg eviction has been the best way to prevent this disorder, however, processed food can contribute to mitigate allergies and to guarantee life quality of allergic individuals. This review focuses on discussing and highlighting recent advances in processes to reduce egg allergenicity as well as new approaches to egg allergy management. In recent times, different methods have been developed to reduce egg allergies, by hiding the epitopes or changing the native or conformational structure of the proteins. Despite processing food has not yet been a solution to completely remove the allergenic potential of egg proteins, innovative strategies, such as addition of phenolic compounds, have been developed with promising results.
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- Alcides Vapor
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal; CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal; CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal; CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.
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