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Bioactive peptides in ripened cheeses: release during technological processes and resistance to the gastrointestinal
Débora Parra Baptista1, Mirna Lúcia Gigante1
1Department of Food Technology, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil.
Abstract:
Milk proteins are recognized as the main source of biologically active peptides. Casein's primary structure contains several bioactive amino acid sequences on its latent inactive form. These potential active sequences can be released during cheese manufacture and ripening, giving rise to peptides with biological activity such as antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and mineral-binding properties. However, the presence of biopeptides in cheese does not imply actual biological activity in vivo because these peptides can be further hydrolyzed during gastrointestinal transit. This paper reviews the recent advances in biopeptide formation in ripened cheeses production, focusing on the influence of technological parameters affecting proteolysis and the consequent release of peptides. The main discoveries in the field of cheese peptide digestion through recent in vivo and in vitro model studies are also reviewed. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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