Crosslinking food proteins for improved functionality

Annu Rev Food Sci Technol. 2010:1:113-38. doi: 10.1146/annurev.food.080708.100841.

Abstract

Different possibilities for protein crosslinking are examined in this review, with special emphasis on enzymatic crosslinking and its impact on food structure. Among potential enzymes for protein crosslinking are transglutaminase (TG) and various oxidative enzymes. Crosslinking enzymes can be applied in cereal, dairy, meat, and fish processing to improve the texture of the product. Most of the current commercial applications are based on TG. The reaction mechanisms of the crosslinking enzymes differ, which in turn results in different technological properties.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Dairy Products / analysis
  • Dietary Proteins / metabolism*
  • Edible Grain / chemistry
  • Fish Products / analysis
  • Food Technology*
  • Food, Formulated / analysis*
  • Meat Products / analysis
  • Oxidoreductases / metabolism
  • Protein Conformation
  • Proteins / chemistry*
  • Transglutaminases / metabolism

Substances

  • Dietary Proteins
  • Proteins
  • Oxidoreductases
  • Transglutaminases