scholarly journals Effect of Three Defatting Solvents on the Techno-Functional Properties of an Edible Insect (Gryllus bimaculatus) Protein Concentrate

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (17) ◽  
pp. 5307
Author(s):  
Min-Soo Jeong ◽  
Sang-Deok Lee ◽  
Seong-Jun Cho
Keyword(s):  
Functional Properties ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Protein Solubility ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Foaming Properties ◽  
Edible Insects ◽  
Gryllus Bimaculatus ◽  
Protein Concentrates ◽  
Freeze Dried ◽  
Protein Rich

Edible insects have received global attention as an alternative protein-rich food. However, their structural characteristics make them difficult to digest. To overcome this obstacle, we assessed the techno-functional properties of three protein concentrates from the cricket Gryllus bimaculatus. Freeze-dried G. bimaculatus powder was defatted using ethanol, hexene, or acetone as solvents, and the techno-functional properties (protein solubility, water and oil holding capacity, foaming properties, emulsion capacity, and gel formation) of the protein concentrates were determined. Freeze-dried G. bimaculatus powder comprised approximately 17.3% crude fat and 51.3% crude protein based on dry weight. Ethanol was the most effective solvent for reducing the fat content (from 17.30% to 0.73%) and increasing the protein content (from 51.3% to 62.5%) of the concentrate. Techno-functionality properties drastically differed according to the defatting solvent used and foaming properties were most affected. Thus, the techno-functional and whole properties must be considered for proper application of edible insects to achieve global food sustainability.

scholarly journals Cucurbitaceae Seed Protein Hydrolysates as a Potential Source of Bioactive Peptides with Functional Properties

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
César Ozuna ◽  
Ma. Fabiola León-Galván
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Functional Properties ◽  
Protein Solubility ◽  
Seed Proteins ◽  
Foaming Properties ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Specific Effects ◽  
Bioactive Properties ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Protein Rich

Seeds from Cucurbitaceae plants (squashes, pumpkins, melons, etc.) have been used both as protein-rich food ingredients and nutraceutical agents by many indigenous cultures for millennia. However, relatively little is known about the bioactive components (e.g., peptides) of the Cucurbitaceae seed proteins (CSP) and their specific effects on human health. Therefore, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of latest research on bioactive and functional properties of CSP isolates and hydrolysates. Enzymatic hydrolysis can introduce a series of changes to the CSP structure and improve its bioactive and functional properties, including the enhanced protein solubility over a wide range of pH values. Small-sized peptides in CSP hydrolysates seem to enhance their bioactive properties but adversely affect their functional properties. Therefore, medium degrees of hydrolysis seem to benefit the overall improvement of bioactive and functional properties of CSP hydrolysates. Among the reported bioactive properties of CSP isolates and hydrolysates, their antioxidant, antihypertensive, and antihyperglycaemic activities stand out. Therefore, they could potentially substitute synthetic antioxidants and drugs which might have adverse secondary effects on human health. CSP isolates and hydrolysates could also be implemented as functional food ingredients, thanks to their favorable amino acid composition and good emulsifying and foaming properties.

Proximal and Functional Properties of Edible Ripened Split Beans of Coastal Wild Legume Canavalia maritima

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-233
Author(s):  
Prabhavathi Supriya ◽  
Kandikere R. Sridhar
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Functional Properties ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Protein Solubility ◽  
Calorific Value ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Total Lipids ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Protein Rich

Background: Utilization of wild legumes has received prime importance in the recent past to compensate the scarcity of protein-rich foods as well as to tackle the protein energy malnutrition. Ripened split beans of Canavalia maritima devoid of seed coat and testa serve as traditional nutraceutical source for the coastal dwellers of Southwest India. Objective: The present study projects proximal and functional attributes of uncooked and cooked ripened split beans of C. maritima to be used in the preparation of functional foods. Methods: Proximal properties (moisture, crude protein, total lipids, crude fibre, carbohydrates and calorific value) and functional properties (protein solubility, gelation capacity, water-absorption, oilabsorption, emulsion qualities and foam qualities) of split beans were evaluated by standard methods. Results: Cooking did not significantly changed the crude protein, total lipids, ash, carbohydrates and calorific value, while it significantly increased the crude fibre. The protein solubility, water-absorption capacity, foam capacity and foam stability were significantly higher in uncooked than cooked beans. The cooked beans were superior to uncooked beans in least gelation concentration, low oil-absorption capacity, emulsion activity and emulsion stability. Conclusion: The functional properties of split bean flours were influenced by the proximal components like crude protein, total lipids and crude fibre. The energy-rich ripened split beans of C. maritima can serve as a new potential source for production of value added functional foods owing to their rich protein, rich carbohydrates, low-lipid and potential bioactive attributes.

scholarly journals Functional properties of protein isolates from camelina (Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz) and flixweed (sophia, Descurainis sophia L.) seed meals

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Na Thi Ty Ngo ◽  
Fereidoon Shahidi
Keyword(s):  
Functional Properties ◽  
Protein Extraction ◽  
Protein Profile ◽  
Protein Solubility ◽  
Protein Isolate ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Foaming Properties ◽  
Oil Absorption ◽  
Protein Isolates ◽  
Water Holding

AbstractCamelina and flixweed (sophia) seed protein isolates were prepared using both the conventional extraction and ultrasonic-assisted extraction methods at 40 kHz for 20 min, and their functional properties investigated. SDS-PAGE showed that both ultrasound-assisted and conventional extractions resulted in a similar protein profile of the extract. The application of ultrasound significantly improved protein extraction/content and functional properties (water holding capacity, oil absorption capacity, emulsifying foaming properties, and protein solubility) of camelina protein isolate and sophia protein isolate. The water-holding and oil absorption capacities of sophia protein isolate were markedly higher than those of camelina protein isolate. These results suggest that camelina protein isolate and sophia protein isolate may serve as natural functional ingredients in the food industry. Graphical Abstract

Chemical composition and functional properties of gum exudates from the trunk of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis)

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Mahfoudhi ◽  
M Chouaibi ◽  
F Donsì ◽  
G Ferrari ◽  
S Hamdi
Keyword(s):  
Functional Properties ◽  
Droplet Size Distribution ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Prunus Dulcis ◽  
Accelerated Ageing ◽  
Foaming Properties ◽  
Water Emulsion ◽  
Almond Tree ◽  
Emulsifying Capacity ◽  
Oil In Water Emulsion

The physicochemical components and functional properties of the gum exudates from the trunk of the almond tree ( Prunus dulcis) have been investigated, along with the emulsification and foaming properties. The gum exudates are composed on dry weight basis by 2.45% of proteins, 0.85% of fats and 92.36% of carbohydrates. The latter consist of arabinose, xylitol, galactose and uronic acid (46.8 : 10.9 : 35.5 : 6.0 mass ratio) with traces of rhamnose, mannose and glucose. Moreover, gum exudates are rich in minerals, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron. The emulsifying capacity was studied for a 20% w/w olive oil in water emulsion as a function of gum concentration (from 3% to 12% w/w in the aqueous phase) as well as pH levels (from 3.0 to 10.0). The most stable and homogeneous emulsion was prepared with an 8% w/w aqueous almond gum solution at a pH between 5.0 and 8.0. In particular, for the same formulation, the emulsion processed by high pressure homogenization (5 passes at 200 MPa) resulted to be extremely stable under accelerated ageing, exhibiting no significant change in droplet size distribution for 14 days at 55 °C. All the tested systems exhibited an extremely low foaming capacity.

scholarly journals Effects of Hexane on Protein Profile, Solubility and Foaming Properties of Defatted Proteins Extracted from Tenebrio molitor Larvae

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 351
Author(s):  
Alexia Gravel ◽  
Alice Marciniak ◽  
Manon Couture ◽  
Alain Doyen
Keyword(s):  
Foam Stability ◽  
Protein Profile ◽  
Protein Solubility ◽  
Tenebrio Molitor ◽  
Foaming Properties ◽  
Edible Insects ◽  
Protein Profiles ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
The Impact

Inclusion of edible insects in human diets is increasingly promoted as a sustainable source of proteins with high nutritional value. While consumer acceptability remains the main challenge to their integration into Western food culture, the use of edible insects as meal and protein concentrate could decrease neophobia. The defatting of edible insects, mostly done with hexane, is the first step in producing protein ingredients. However, its impact on protein profiles and techno-functionality is still unclear. Consequently, this study compares the protein profiles of hexane-defatted and non-hexane-defatted yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) meals and protein extracts, and evaluates the impact of hexane on protein solubility and foaming properties. Results showed that profiles for major proteins were similar between hexane-defatted and non-defatted samples, however some specific content differences (e.g., hexamerin 2) were observed and characterized using proteomic tools. Protein solubility was markedly lower for T. molitor meals compared to protein extracts. A large increase in the foaming capacity was observed for defatted fractions, whereas foam stability decreased similarly in all fractions. Consequently, although the hexane-defatting step was largely studied to produce edible insect protein ingredients, it is necessary to precisely understand its impact on their techno-functional properties for the development of food formulations.

Impact of high-intensity ultrasound on the physicochemical and functional properties of a protein isolate from passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) seeds

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia del Carmen Espinosa-Murillo ◽  
José Armando Ulloa ◽  
Judith Esmeralda Urías-Silvas ◽  
Petra Rosas-Ulloa ◽  
José Carmen Ramírez-Ramírez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Properties ◽  
Protein Solubility ◽  
Protein Isolate ◽  
Passion Fruit ◽  
Foaming Properties ◽  
Food Ingredient ◽  
Passiflora Edulis ◽  
Main Fraction ◽  
Potential Use ◽  
Physicochemical And Functional Properties

Abstract A protein isolate from passion fruit seeds (PFSPI) obtained by alkaline extraction and isoelectric precipitation was treated with sonication for 15 and 30 min at 40 kHz to evaluate its impact on the physicochemical and functional properties. The PFSPI had a purity of 96.21% protein, with albumins being the main fraction (75.66%). Ultrasound increased the bulk density (ρ) of PFSPI by 13.3% and the formation a more porous structure by a greater separation between particles. Protein solubility of PFSPI in the range of pH 2–12 sonicated for 15 and 30 min, increased on average 5.21 and 9.86%, respectively, in comparison with the control. PFSPI foaming properties were influenced by pH and sonication time, achieving up to 577%, while the minimum gelling concentration was reduced from 4 to 2% at pH 7. Therefore, sonication treatment improved some functional properties of PFSPI for its potential use as a food ingredient.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Changes in Protein Quality of High-Pressure Treated Aqueous Aquafaba

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
Fatemah B. Alsalman ◽  
Hosahalli S. Ramaswamy
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Protein Quality ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Protein Digestibility ◽  
Foaming Properties ◽  
Freeze Dried ◽  
Cooking Water

Chickpea cooking water (CCW), known as aquafaba, has potential as a replacement for egg whites due to its emulsion and foaming properties which come from the proteins and starch that leach out from chickpeas into the cooking water. High pressure (HP) processing has the ability to modify the functional characteristics of proteins. It is hypothesized that HP processing could favorably affect the functional properties of CCW proteins by influencing their structure. The objective of this study to evaluate the effect of HP treatment on the associated secondary structure, emulsion properties and thermal characteristics of CCW proteins. A central composite rotatable design is used with pressure level (227–573 MPa) and treatment time (6–24 min) as HP variables, and concentration of freeze dried CCW aquafaba powder (11–29%) as product variable, and compared to untreated CCW powder. HP improves aquafaba emulsion properties compared to control sample. HP reduces protein aggregates by 33.3%, while β-sheets decreases by 4.2–87.6% in which both correlated to increasing protein digestibility. α-helices drops by 50%. It affects the intensity of some HP treated samples, but not the trend of bands in most of them. HP treatment decreases Td and enthalpy because of increasing the degree of denaturation.

Enzymatic and extrusion pretreatments of defatted rice bran to improve functional properties of protein concentrates

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Henrique Pereira Neves Leal ◽  
Caroline de Almeida Senna ◽  
Larine Kupski ◽  
Gabriela da Rocha Lemos Mendes ◽  
Eliana Badiale‐Furlong
Keyword(s):  
Functional Properties ◽  
Rice Bran ◽  
Protein Concentrates ◽  
Defatted Rice Bran

Functional Properties of the Protein Isolate and Major Fractions of Pine Nut Proteins Prepared from the Changbai Mountain in China

2014 ◽  
Vol 881-883 ◽  
pp. 766-775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Wu ◽  
Wei Hong Min ◽  
Jing Sheng Liu ◽  
Li Fang ◽  
Hong Mei Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Functional Properties ◽  
Protein Solubility ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Protein Isolate ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Changbai Mountain ◽  
Major Protein ◽  
Pine Nut ◽  
A Value

The functional properties of protein isolate and major protein fractions prepared from Changbai Mountain pine nuts were investigated. Albumin, globulin, glutelin, and protein isolates were obtained after the Osborne method and alkaline dissolution and acid precipitation, and protein contents of the fractions are 48.02%, 81.93%, 83.02%, and 89.69%, respectively. For the sulfhydryl contents, albumin is the highest, and glutelin is the lowest. In a disulphide bond, the protein isolate content is the highest with a value of 28.74 μmol/g, and the glutelin content is the lowest with the value of 13.46 μmol/g. For the four kinds of proteins, the essential amino acids in percentage of total amino acids are 31.13%, 34.22%, 30.30%, and 34.54%, respectively. The pH dependent protein solubility profile reveals that the minimum solubility is at pH 5.0, which corresponds to the isoelectric point. Protein isolate has the minimum water absorption capacity with a value of 0.59 ml/g. On the other hand, albumin has the minimum oil absorption capacity with a value of 2.11 ml/g. The emulsifying activity and stability and the foaming activity and stability increased with increasing concentration of four kinds of proteins. SDS-PAGE results showed that these four kinds of proteins have different molecules.

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