Enzymatic modification as a tool to improve the functional properties of heat‐processed soy flour

BACKGROUND: There are a number of antinutritional factors present in soybeans that exert a negative impact on the nutritional quality of the protein. Among those factors that are destroyed by heat treatment are protease inhibitors and lectins. Protease inhibitors show antinutritional effect and moreover the digestibility of the protein is limited by the presence of these antinutrients. The aims of the present study are (1) to study the effect of autoclaving on the trypsin inhibitor inactivation, nitrogen solubility and protein digestibility of defatted soy flour and (2) to study the effect of enzymatic modification on the functional properties of autoclaved soy flour. RESULTS: The solubility of the soy flour decreased with increase in autoclaving time. Partial hydrolysis of the autoclaved soy flour increased its acid solubility (pH 4.5) from 17% to 56% over a control value of 24% without affecting its functional properties. Inactivation of trypsin inhibitors improved the protein digestibility of soy flour from 25% to 95%. Particle size analysis of the autoclaved flour indicated the formation of soy protein aggregates, which resulted in poor solubility. The enzymatic modification of autoclaved soy flour resulted in its property as a good emulsifying agent with an emulsion capacity of 118 ± 4 mL. CONCLUSION: Enzymatic modification of the heat‐processed soy flour increased its solubility and other functional attributes. The increased acid solubility would be advantageous in the utilization of soy proteins in acidic foods. Thus the autoclaved and partially modified soy flour is a potential source for specific functional foods. Copyright © 2007 Society of Chemical Industry     

最经济的天然营养食品——大豆

<正> 大豆,又称黄豆,早在数千年前最先由中国栽培作为食物,并发现其营养价值,成为食品蛋白质的来源。古代中国药草家也曾提及大豆的药效,如对肾病、皮肤病、脚气病、腹泻、血毒病、     

Pulse proteins: Processing,characterization, functional properties and applications in food and feed

Pulses (pea, chickpea, lentil, bean) are an important source of food proteins. They contain high amounts of lysine, leucine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid and arginine and provide well balanced essential amino acid profiles when consumed with cereals and other foods rich in sulphur-containing amino acids and tryptophan. The protein content of most pulse legumes fall within the range of 17–30% (d.w.b.). Apart from their nutritional properties, pulse proteins also possess functional properties that play an important role in food formulation and processing. Examples of such functional properties include solubility, water and fat binding capacity and foaming. Various research studies indicate that some functional properties of pulse proteins may be comparable to those of other frequently used proteins such as soy and whey. The functional properties of pulse proteins have been exploited in the preparation and development of products such as bakery products, soups, extruded products and ready to eat snacks. The growing body of research on the health benefits associated with the consumption of pulses has increased interest in developing innovative technologies to expand the use of pulses in food products. At the same time, there are growing global food security challenges and protein malnutrition continues to be a problem in many countries around the world. Pulses, especially when blended with cereal proteins, may offer a promising alternative source for nutritional and functional proteins. This review provides an overview of the characteristics of pulse proteins, current and emerging techniques for their fractionation, their major functional properties and opportunities for their use in various applications.     

磷脂与食品中蛋白质相互作用机制及对蛋白质特性的影响研究进展

食品中磷脂与蛋白质的相互作用一直是食品领域研究的热点。蛋白质是食品组分中具有重要生理功能的物质,其功能特性和结构的变化对食品品质影响较大。磷脂是一种有效的天然乳化剂,是重要的两性离子表面活性剂,已广泛用于食品加工中。磷脂与蛋白质通过疏水相互作用、氢键等方式结合,进而影响蛋白质的结构和功能特性。本文对食品中大豆蛋白、酪蛋白、乳清蛋白、肌原纤维蛋白等蛋白质与磷脂相互作用机制、影响因素及其对蛋白质功能特性的影响进行综述,以期为磷脂改善蛋白质的功能特性和提高食品品质提供参考。     

食品中蛋白质的功能(六) 食品中蛋白质的功能性质(三)——大豆蛋白和小麦蛋白

大豆蛋白和小麦面筋蛋白都是优良的植物蛋白,具有多种独特的功能性质,对改善制品的感官和食用品质有较好作用,广泛应用于食品领域。本文分别对大豆蛋白和小麦蛋白的特性以及在各类食品中的应用进行了较为全面的综述。     

大豆中营养因子和抗营养因子研究进展

大豆中含有抗营养因子和营养因子,营养因子包括大豆磷脂、大豆异黄酮等,抗营养因子包括蛋白酶抑制因子、抗原蛋白、凝集素、植酸等,大豆低聚糖和皂甙具有营养和抗营养双重作用。对大豆中的营养因子和抗营养因子的生理功能,对动物的营养及危害作用进行了论述。     

Enzymatic hydrolysis of soy proteins and the hydrolysates utilisation

Soy proteins are very important protein source for human being and livestock. Enzymatic hydrolysis of soy protein can enhance or reduce its functional properties and improve its nutritious value. Soy protein hydrolysates were primarily used as functional food ingredients, flavour and nutritious enhancers, protein substitute, and clinical products. Conditions for hydrolysis were usually mild, whereas recently high pressure treatment attracted more interest. Degree of hydrolysis (DH) was usually between 1% and 39.5%. The main problem associated with proteolytic hydrolysis of soy protein was production of bitter taste, hydrolysates coagulation and high cost of enzymes. Bitterness reduction can be achieved by control of DH, selective separation of bitter peptides from hydrolysates, treatment of hydrolysates with exo‐peptidases, addition of various components [adenosine monophosphate (AMP), some amino acids, monosodium glutamate (MSG), etc.] to block or mask the bitter taste, and modification of taste signalling. Hydrolysates coagulation can be resolved by selecting appropriate enzymes and by applying immobilisation technology the production cost can be reduced. Enzymatic hydrolysis also enhances bioactivity of soy proteins through conversion of glycosides to aglycones, increasing antioxidant and immunoregulatory properties. Finally, future works have been discussed.     

3‐Chloropropane‐1,2‐diol (3‐MCPD) in Soy Sauce: A Review on the Formation,Reduction, and Detection of This Potential Carcinogen

Soy sauce, a dark‐colored seasoning, is added to enhance the sensory properties of foods. Soy sauce can be consumed as a condiment or added during the preparation of food. There are 3 types of soy sauce: fermented, acid‐hydrolyzed vegetable protein (acid‐ HVP), and mixtures of these. 3‐Chloropropane‐1,2‐diol (3‐MCPD) is a heat‐produced contaminants formed during the preparation of soy sauce and was found to be a by‐product of acid‐HVP‐produced soy sauce in 1978. 3‐MCPD has been reported to be carcinogenic, nephrotoxic, and reproductively toxic in laboratory animal testing and has been registered as a chemosterilant for rodent control. 3‐MCPD is classified as a possible carcinogenic compound, and the maximum tolerated limit in food has been established at both national and international levels. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview on the detection of 3‐MCPD in soy sauce, its toxic effects, and the potential methods to reduce its concentration, especially during the production of acid‐HVP soy sauce. The methods of quantification are also critically reviewed with a focus on efficiency, suitability, and challenges encountered in analysis.     

Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) Seed and its Potential Food Applications: A Review

Kenaf belongs to the family Malvaceae noted for their economic and horticultural importance. Kenaf seed is a valuable component of kenaf plant. For several years, it has been primarily used as a cordage crop and secondarily as a livestock feed. The potential for using kenaf seeds as a source of food‐based products has not been fully exploited. Consumers are becoming more interested in naturally healthy plant‐based food products. Kenaf seed, the future crop with a rich source of essential nutrients and an excellent source of phytocompounds, might serve suitable roles in the production of value‐added plant‐based foods. At present kenaf seed and its value‐added components have not been effectively utilized for both their nutritional and functional properties as either ingredient or major constituent of food products. This review focuses on the possible food applications of kenaf seed and its value‐added components based on their nutritional composition and functional properties available in literature, with the purpose of providing an overview on the possible food applications of this underutilized seed. The review focuses on a brief introduction on kenaf plant, nutritional function, lipids and proteins composition and food applications of the seed. The review elaborately discusses the seed in terms of; bioactive components, antioxidants enrichment of wheat bread, antimicrobial agents, as edible flour, as edible oil and a source of protein in food system. The review closes with discussion on other possible food applications of kenaf seed. The need for food scientists and technologists to exploit this natural agricultural product as a value‐added food ingredient is of great significance and is emphasized.     

Mechanisms Involved in the Therapeutic Effects of Soybean (Glycine Max)

Soybeans contain nutritional and medicinal properties. It is a rich source of quality proteins, phytosterols, fibers, and other biologically active compounds, notably daidzein and genistein. Soybeans provide health benefits due to their functional ingredients such as proteins, polysaccharides, and isoflavones. These functional ingredients play a vital role in the reduction of different types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, postmenopausal problems, diabetes, and some neurodegenerative disorders. This review primarily envisages the different mechanisms involved in the therapeutic effects of soybean components as well as their contribution toward the reduction of different diseases.     

Analysis of Lunasin in Commercial and Pilot Plant Produced Soybean Products and an Improved Method of Lunasin Purification

Abstract: Lunasin is a bioactive peptide present in soybean. It is important to quantify lunasin concentration in soy products to assess its potential impact as functional food. The objectives of this study were to analyze lunasin in commercial soymilk products and implement an efficient method to isolate and purify it from defatted soybean flour. Defatted soybean flour was suspended in water, and the extract was loaded in a pre‐equilibrated diethylaminoethyl column and bound proteins eluted using a step gradient of salt. Most lunasin was eluted from the column at 0.2 to 0.4M NaCl as quantified by immunoassays and purified using ultracentrifugation and ultrafiltration techniques. Lunasin purity was ≥90% and a standard curve was used to quantify its concentration in soymilk products. Concentration of lunasin in soy products, including organic soymilk, soy protein shakes, and soy infant formulas, ranged from 1.78 to 9.26 mg lunasin/100 g product. The concentration per serving ranged from 1.59 ± 0.01 to 22.23 ± 0.74 mg lunasin with variability depending on brand and size per serving. Steam‐ground‐cooked soy had the highest concentration of lunasin (22.23 ± 0.74 mg/serving), similar to some commercial products. Ground‐cooked soymilk contained roughly half the concentration of lunasin (14.39 ± 1.4 mg/serving). Soy infant formulas that used soy protein isolate revealed lower concentrations of lunasin (P < 0.05). It was concluded that all soymilk products analyzed contained lunasin, and a more efficient method to isolate lunasin with higher purity was developed. Practical Application: Soy foods have shown to play a role in cardiovascular health prevention. The quantification of lunasin in commercially available soy products can add to the already existing health claim for soy foods and encourage consumers to include soy products in their diets.     

Recent progress on biotechnology of soybean proteins and soybean protein food products

Recently it has been recognized that the action of the enzymes contained in soybeans has negative effects on the qualities of soybean protein foods. Based upon these findings, new manufacturing techniques for high quality soybean protein foods have been developed through the control of such enzyme action. For instance, new soybean seeds lacking lipoxygenases have been developed which reduce the production of grassy‐beany flavors. The gel hardness of tofu can also be controlled through the action of the lipoxygenases contained in soybeans. In addition objectionable after‐tastes develop through the hydrolysis of soybean isoflavones by the ß‐glucosidases which are found in soybeans.

Genetic engineering of soybean proteins made a great progress in improving their functional and nutritional qualities through the modifications of genes encoding for soybean storage proteins. The application of a bioreactor for soy sauce is also described as an example of the progress on the biotechnology.     

大豆分离蛋白改性技术的研究与发展趋势

大豆分离蛋白因其高蛋白营养功能和不同的功能特性而广泛应用于食品工业,为了探讨改性大豆分离蛋白的功能特性,综述了近年来大豆分离蛋白改性的研究方法以及改性后功能特性方面的最新研究进展。根据当前的研究现状及存在的问题对今后发展提出几点展望,不同方式的改性可产生合适的功能特性,拓宽大豆分离蛋白的应用领域。     

Rice Dreg Protein as an Alternative to Soy Protein Isolate: Comparison of Nutritional Properties

Rice dreg protein could be a valuable source of plant-based proteins, as an alternative to soy proteins in some food products. Here, nutritional properties of rice dreg protein were compared with those of soy protein isolate. The protein content of rice dreg protein was approximately 62.6 g/100 g sample, with large amounts of fat, carbohydrate, and ash. The denaturation temperatures of rice protein isolate from rice dreg protein were 47.4 and 97.2°C, respectively. This indicated that these proteins could be denatured during rice syrup processing to form aggregates, but were relatively more stable than rice endosperm protein and soy protein isolate. The main amino acids in rice dreg protein and rice protein isolate were Glu, Pro, Arg, Asp, and Leu, with Lys as the lowest content. Most of essential amino acids and nutritional parameters of rice protein isolate and rice dreg protein met the suggested nutritional requirements for a child according to FAO/WHO, and were relatively higher than those of soy protein isolate. In addition, rice protein isolate showed better digestibility than soy protein isolate during four hours sequential pepsin and pancreatin digestions. The final digestibility value was 96.66% for rice protein isolate compared to 91.41% for soy protein isolate. Thus rice dreg protein could potentially replace soy proteins as a good source of value-added protein for human nutrition in response to the increasing demand for plant proteins.     

Functional effects of Japanese style fermented soy sauce (shoyu) and its components

The functional effects of Japanese style fermented soy sauce (shoyu) have been studied. Soy sauce promotes digestion, because the consumption of a cup of clear soup containing soy sauce enhances gastric juice secretion in humans. Soy sauce possesses antimicrobial activity against bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella flexneri, Vibrio cholera, Salmonella enteritidis, nonpathogenic Escherichia coli and pathogenic E. coli O157:H7. Soy sauce also contains an antihypertensive component. An angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitor having antihypertensive effects was found in soy sauce. The active compound was identified as nicotianamine, which comes from soybeans. Soy sauce exhibits anticarcinogenic effects. Giving diets containing soy sauce to mice inhibit benzo[a]pyrene (BP)-induced forestomach neoplasia. The anticarcinogenic compounds in soy sauce were identified. The flavor components of Japanese style fermented soy sauce, such as 4-hydroxy-2(or 5)-ethyl-5(or 2)-methyl-3(2H)-furanone (HEMF), which is a characteristic flavor component of Japanese style fermented soy sauce and 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone (HDMF) and 4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3(2H)-furanone (HMF) exhibit antioxidant activities and anticarcinogenic effects on BP-induced mice forestomach neoplasia when fed following carcinogen exposure. The feeding of a diet containing 10% soy sauce to male C3H mice for 13 months also reduces the frequency and multiplicity of spontaneous liver tumors. HDMF and HEMF also exhibit anticataract effects in the spontaneous cataract rat (ICR/f rat). Fermented soy sauce contains three tartaric isoflavone derivatives called shoyuflavones. These shoyuflavones were shown to have inhibitory activities against histidine decarboxylase, which produces histamine, a mediator of inflammation, allergy and gastric acid secretion. Soy sauce also exhibits antiplatelet activity. beta-Carbolines were isolated from soy sauce as the active compounds. Soybeans and wheat, which are the main raw materials of soy sauce, are allergenic foods. However, recent studies by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay showed the absence of soybean and wheat allergens in soy sauce.     

Nonmeat Protein Alternatives as Meat Extenders and Meat Analogs

Abstract: The direct consumption of vegetable proteins in food products has been increasing over the years because of animal diseases, global shortage of animal protein, strong demand for wholesome and religious (halal) food, and economic reasons. The increasing importance of legume and oilseed proteins in the manufacturing of various functional food products is due to their high‐protein contents. However, the greatest obstacle to utilizing these legumes and oilseeds is the presence of antinutrients; but these antinutrients can be successfully removed or inactivated by employing certain processing methods. In contrast, the potential negative impact of the antinutrients is partially balanced by the fact that they may have a health‐promoting role. Legumes and oilseeds provide well‐balanced amino acid profiles when consumed with cereals. Soybean proteins, wheat gluten, cottonseed proteins, and other plant proteins have been used for texturization. Texturized vegetable proteins can extend meat products while providing an economical, functional, and high‐protein food ingredient or can be consumed directly as a meat analog. Meat analogs are successful because of their healthy image (cholesterol free), meat‐like texture, and low cost. Mycoprotein is fungal in origin and is used as a high‐protein, low‐fat, health‐promoting food ingredient. Mycoprotein has a good taste and texture. Texturized vegetable proteins and a number of mycoprotein products are accepted as halal foods. This article summarizes information regarding the molecular, nutritional, and functional properties of alternative protein sources to meat and presents current knowledge to encourage further research to optimize the beneficial effects of alternative protein sources.     

Screening of different flours for 3D food printing: Optimization of thermomechanical process of soy and rye flour dough

3D food printing allows the development of personalized food, but it is necessary to diversify the printable recipes to propose a varied food offer. The objective of this project was to explore the printability potential of different flours and to optimize a thermomechanical process (mixing and heating of water and flour) to ensure good print quality. A bibliographic study of 25 flours and an experimental screening of five flours was conducted. Thanks to the previous steps, soy and rye flour were selected because of their interesting nutritional value and their printability potential. An experimental design (10 trials) for each flour showed a significant impact of the process parameters studied (percentage of water content and duration of the thermomechanical treatment) on print quality. The reverse engineering approach demonstrated that the optimal water content is similar for both flour (Soy: 59%, Rye: 60%), but the optimal duration of the thermomechanical treatment is quite different (Soy: 27 min, Rye: 22 min).Industrial relevance textInterest in 3D food printing has continued to grow in recent years. Products with different flavors, shapes and textures have been proposed in many studies. However, print quality is not always easy to predict and to obtain, especially when faced with nutritional or functional constraints. In our study, we developed a 3-steps approach (two screening steps including bibliographic and experimental method and then one optimization step) to propose new edible ink combining interesting nutritional composition and good print quality. To achieve this goal a design of experiments based on two process parameters (water content and duration of thermomechanical treatment) was conducted and a predictive model was established for soy and rye flours. The reverse-engineering method allowed determining the process parameters to use to ensure good print quality and stability of 3D-printed products. This approach could be applied for the development of new edible ink using other flours or integrating different ingredients.     

Hempseed as a nutritious and healthy human food or animal feed source: a review

Hempseed products are projected to receive great potentials due to the rapid growth in the US market. Industrial hemp has been an important crop for food, fibre and medicine applications. Hempseed products can be used as nutraceutical supplements and functional foods for human and can be applied for animal feed. This review provides a comprehensive summary of nutritional quality and health benefits of hempseed which is attributed to high levels of essential fatty acids and other PUFAs in the oil, with a rich source of essential amino acids in highly digestible protein. This review examines the impact of extraction methods on oil yield and bioactive compounds, nutrition value, and food application of hemp protein-extracted products, including meal, protein isolate and protein concentrate. Recent research related to the understanding chemical composition, nutritional value, health benefits, processing impact, functional properties of hempseed products, and their application for food and feed is presented.     

Emulsifying properties of soy proteins: A critical review with emphasis on the role of conformational flexibility

Soy proteins as important food ingredients exhibit a great potential to be widely applied in food formulations, due to their good nutrition, functional properties and health effects. The knowledge about the structure–function relationships of these proteins is crucial for their applications, but still very scant, especially that on their molecular mechanism of emulsification. The purpose of this review is to present a comprehensive summary of the knowledge about emulsifying and interfacial properties of soy proteins, achieved during the past decades, and particularly to provide an insight in understanding the role of conformational flexibility in their emulsifying properties. The interplays between the emulsifying and interfacial properties are also elucidated. For these proteins, the conformational flexibility rather than the surface hydrophobicity is the crucial parameter determining their emulsification performance. On the other hand, evidence is fast growing to indicate that because of the insoluble nature, soy proteins are a kind of unique materials to perform as food-grade Pickering stabilizers. The knowledge about the Pickering emulsion stabilization is distinctly different from that for conventional emulsions stabilized by soy proteins. Thus, different strategies should be employed to develop soy proteins into a kind of effective emulsifiers, depending on the preference of emulsification performance or emulsion stability.     

大豆蛋白凝胶制备及其影响因素的研究进展

大豆作为我国重要的粮食作物之一,具有较高的营养价值。凝胶性作为大豆分离蛋白重要的功能特性备受关注。大豆蛋白在产品中多用作多种配合物如水分子、糖类、脂质以及不稳定小分子活性物质的包埋载体,但大豆蛋白天然凝胶制品存在结构松散、成品率低等问题,极大地限制了其凝胶制品的应用与发展。本文从大豆分离蛋白凝胶形成机理进行解析,并对大豆蛋白构象及组成、多糖、脂质间的相互作用、离子强度等内在影响因素,以及物理、化学、生物等外部因素对凝胶形成产生的影响进行了深入探讨和系统分析,以期对今后大豆蛋白凝胶制品加工与利用提供理论依据。