Plant
protein-based fibrous structures have recently attracted
attention because of their potential as meat replacer formulations.
It is, however, unclear how the process conditions and fortification
with micronutrients may affect the chemical stability of such products.
Therefore, we aimed to investigate the effects of process conditions
and the incorporation of iron (free and encapsulated) on protein oxidation
in a soy protein-based fibrous product. First, the physicochemical
stability of iron-loaded pea protein particles, used as encapsulation
systems, was investigated when exposed to 100 or 140 °C. Second,
protein oxidation was measured in the iron-fortified soy protein-based
fibrous structures made at 100 or 140 °C. Exposure to high temperatures
increased the carbonyl content in pea protein particles. The incorporation
of iron (free or encapsulated) did not affect carbonyl content in
the fibrous product, but the process conditions for making such products
induced the formation of carbonyls to a fairly high extent.
This review discusses the use of starch in plant-based meat replacing products. Starch is often added to meat and meat replacing products as a functional ingredient. The function of starch in those applications is investigated to be able to describe how it affects the production and structuring process as well as product properties. Often modified starch is used in these products, because of its improved functionality compared to native starch. Next to that, starch can also be present in meat replacing products as part of other ingredients, for example, when using legume or cereal meals or concentrates. It is discussed if this endogenous starch can have similar functionality and if not, whether it can be modified in a similar way as industrially modified starch. A new perspective on endogenous starch is proposed, demonstrating options for in situ modifications and promoting the use of less-refined and therefore more sustainable ingredients in fibrous meat replacing products.
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