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Abstract
The potential of soy protein isolate (SPI) and maltodextrin (MD) conjugates for the development of plant-based chiffon cakes with desirable properties was investigated by optimizing the SPI-MD conjugation process through wet heat treatment. The SPI:MD ratio was fixed at 2:1, and the heating time was varied (0, 60, and 180 min). Key functional properties (degree of grafting, zeta potential, protein solubility, and foaming properties) were analyzed. Heating for 60 min with a 2:1 SPI:MD ratio (C60) provided the most favorable outcomes, including higher protein solubility, optimal zeta potential, and improved foaming capacity, leading to better cake texture and stability. The C60 sample is a potentially viable egg substitute for plant-based chiffon cakes, offering a promising approach for developing vegetarian bakery products of similar quality as their animal-based counterparts. Further research is required to refine this conjugation method and explore its broader applications in plant-based food development.
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The FSB journal covers food chemistry and analysis for compositional and physiological activity changes, food hygiene and toxicology, food microbiology and biotechnology, and food engineering involved in during and after food processing through physical, chemical, and biological ways. Consumer perception and sensory evaluation on processed foods are accepted only when they are relevant to the laboratory research work. As a general rule, manuscripts dealing with analysis and efficacy of extracts from natural resources prior to the processing or without any related food processing may not be considered within the scope of the journal. The FSB journal does not deal with only local interest and a lack of significant scientific merit. The main scope of our journal is seeking for human health and wellness through constructive works and new findings in food science and biotechnology field.