Insect Protein as a Component of Meat Analogue Burger

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Title: Insect Protein as a Component of Meat Analogue Burger
Authors: Anna Krawczyk, Juana Fernández-López, Anna Zimoch-Korzycka
Source: Foods, Vol 13, Iss 12, p 1806 (2024)
Publisher Information: MDPI AG, 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Collection: LCC:Chemical technology
Subject Terms: edible insect, Alphitobius diaperinus, alternative protein source, consumer acceptance, quality properties, texture profile, Chemical technology, TP1-1185
More Details: Researchers are exploring solutions to meet the growing demand for protein due to the expected increase in global population by 2050. Interest in alternative protein sources like insects has risen, driven by concerns about environmental impact and the need for sustainable food production. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the physicochemical properties of soy-protein-based burgers enriched with insect protein from Alphitobius diaperinus. Three formulations were developed: a control (B0) and burgers with 5% (B5) and 10% (B10) insect protein—Whole Buffalo Powder (WBP). The results showed that adding insect protein decreased the burger analogue’s pH. A clear trend was observed of increasing total lipids and saturated fatty acids (SFA) and decreasing monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) as the WBP concentration increased from 0% to 10%. No significant differences with increasing WBP concentration in the protein content of the burger analogue, as well as the cooking yield, were noted. The WBP addition had a notable effect on the color change, especially a decrease in brightness (L*). It was shown that as the WBP concentration increased, there were no significant differences in the texture profile of the burger analogues. The formulation with 5% WBP concentration was the most acceptable in sensory analysis.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2304-8158
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/12/1806; https://doaj.org/toc/2304-8158
DOI: 10.3390/foods13121806
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/e44b603c3c994b209f5dfb03dd4c170a
Accession Number: edsdoj.44b603c3c994b209f5dfb03dd4c170a
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:23048158
DOI:10.3390/foods13121806
Published in:Foods
Language:English