A comparative study of the digestion behavior and functionality of protein from chia (Salvia hispanica L.) ingredients and protein fractions.

ABSTRACT: Protein derived from chia (Salvia hispanica L.), characterized by a balanced amino acid composition, represents a potentially healthier and environmentally friendly alternative poised for innovation within the plant-based food sector. It was hypothesized that the growing location of chia seeds and processing techniques used might influence protein digestion patterns, which in turn could affect the biological functions of the digestion products. To examine this hypothesis, we assessed the gastrointestinal fate of degummed-defatted flour (DDF), protein concentrate (PC), and isolated albumin (Alb) and globulin (Glo) fractions. Furthermore, we compared the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the resulting digesta by means of in vitro and cellular assays. Post-gastroin

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10845256 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature