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Processing, Nutrition, and Functionality of Hempseed Protein: A Review
Qingling Wang1,2, Youling L Xiong1,2
1State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan Univ., Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China.
Hempseed protein is a promising plant-based protein source due to its high nutritional value and digestibility. This review explores its chemistry, health benefits, processing, and applications for the food industry.
Area of Science:
- Food Science and Technology
- Nutritional Science
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Growing demand for plant-based proteins drives exploration of novel sources.
- Hempseed protein offers excellent nutritional value and digestibility, attracting scientific and industrial interest.
- Understanding hempseed protein's properties is crucial for its wider adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated summary of hempseed protein research.
- To highlight the nutritional quality and health benefits of hempseed protein and its derived peptides.
- To discuss processing, functionality, applications, and technological innovations for hemp protein products.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific and industrial research on hempseed protein.
- Analysis of hempseed protein chemistry, nutritional composition, and digestibility.
- Examination of processing techniques, functional properties, and applications of hemp protein products.
Main Results:
- Hempseed protein exhibits superior nutritional quality and digestibility compared to many other plant proteins.
- Bioactive peptides derived from hempseed protein demonstrate potential health benefits.
- Various hemp protein products (meal, concentrates, isolates) have distinct functionalities and applications.
Conclusions:
- Hempseed protein is a valuable and versatile plant-based protein with significant potential for the food industry.
- Further technological innovation can enhance hempseed protein's functionality and expand its applications.
- Addressing knowledge gaps will facilitate the full exploitation of hempseed protein's nutritional and health benefits.
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