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Jessica da Silva Matos1, Juliana Eloy Granato Costa1, Paula Zambe Azevedo1
1LaCBio/LHMA, Laboratory of Natural Pigments and Bioactives / Laboratory of Industrial Hygiene and Food Microbiology, Department of Food Technology, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, 36570-900, Brazil.
Abstract:
Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa), a high-methionine oilseed, offers a balanced amino acid profile and could serve as a viable protein ingredient in the food industry. This study evaluates the chemical and physicochemical properties of Brazil nut protein concentrate (BNPC), comparing its techno-functional properties to commercial proteins from soy and pea. BNPC exhibited a predominance of β-sheet structures (52%), high hydrophobicity, and excellent oil-holding capacity (~ 3 g oil. g- 1 of protein), making it suitable for fat-rich food products. However, its foaming capacity and emulsion stability were inferior to soy and pea proteins, indicating the need for pH optimization to enhance these properties. Despite lower water holding capacity and digestibility, BNPC shows significant potential as a sustainable protein source for developing innovative food products, particularly those requiring high oil retention.
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