Action of microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) in the modification of food proteins: A review

ALC Gaspar, SP de Góes-Favoni - Food chemistry, 2015 - Elsevier
Microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) is an enzyme of the class of transferases widely
known to modify protein functional properties in food systems. The main mechanisms of …

Relevance of the functional properties of enzymatic plant protein hydrolysates in food systems

AGB Wouters, I Rombouts, E Fierens… - … Reviews in Food …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Proteins play a crucial role in determining texture and structure of many food products.
Although some animal proteins (such as egg white) have excellent functional and …

Low temperature extrusion promotes transglutaminase cross-linking of whey protein isolate and enhances its emulsifying properties and water holding capacity

J Li, J Fu, Y Ma, Y He, R Fu, A Qayum, Z Jiang… - Food …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Impact of extrusion pretreatment (50, 70, 90, 110 and 130° C) on physicochemical,
emulsifying properties and water holding capacity (WHC) of transglutaminase (TGase) cross …

High-moisture extrusion process of transglutaminase-modified peanut protein: Effect of transglutaminase on the mechanics of the process forming a fibrous structure

J Zhang, Q Chen, L Liu, Y Zhang, N He, Q Wang - Food Hydrocolloids, 2021 - Elsevier
At present, the quality of the peanut protein-based meat substitutes developed by high-
moisture extrusion process still cannot fully meet the consumers' requirements from the …

Microfluidization as a potential technique to modify surface properties of soy protein isolate

L Shen, CH Tang - Food Research International, 2012 - Elsevier
Modifications in physicochemical, conformational and emulsifying properties of unheated
and preheated soy protein isolates (SPIs) by microfluidization at a specific pressure level …

Recent advances in soybean protein processing technologies: A review of preparation, alterations in the conformational and functional properties

Z Huang, Y Qu, X Hua, F Wang, X Jia, L Yin - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Currently, growing concerns about sustainable development and health awareness have
driven the development of plant-based meat substitutes. Soybean proteins (SPs) are eco …

Microstructure, fundamental rheology and baking characteristics of batters and breads from different gluten-free flours treated with a microbial transglutaminase

S Renzetti, F Dal Bello, EK Arendt - Journal of Cereal Science, 2008 - Elsevier
Gluten is a fundamental component for the overall quality and structure of breads. The
replacement of the gluten network in the development of gluten-free cereal products is a …

Formation of soluble aggregates from insoluble commercial soy protein isolate by means of ultrasonic treatment and their gelling properties

CH Tang, XY Wang, XQ Yang, L Li - Journal of Food Engineering, 2009 - Elsevier
The formation of soluble aggregates from insoluble precipitates of commercial soy protein
isolate (SPI) by means of combined homogenization and ultrasonic treatment was …

Functionality of rice flour modified with a microbial transglutaminase

HS Gujral, CM Rosell - Journal of Cereal Science, 2004 - Elsevier
Rice flour is one of the most valuable cereal flours from a nutritional viewpoint. However, its
use is limited to unfermented baked products since rice proteins are unable to hold gas …

Crosslinking food proteins for improved functionality

J Buchert, D Ercili Cura, H Ma… - Annual review of …, 2010 - annualreviews.org
Different possibilities for protein crosslinking are examined in this review, with special
emphasis on enzymatic crosslinking and its impact on food structure. Among potential …