Min Xu, Ying Liu, Zheng Li, Lingyu Yang, Gaolei Liu, Yang Xiao
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Abstract
Edible mushroom proteins have emerged as sustainable alternative proteins characterized by balanced essential amino acid profiles and natural umami properties. However, the effects of strain-specific genetic diversity on the physicochemical behaviors of these proteins requires systematic investigation. Therefore, the nutritional, structural, and functional properties of crude protein extracted from seven strains of Stropharia rugosoannulata were evaluated in this study. Nutritional profiling revealed low lipid contents and abundant essential amino acids across all samples. Furthermore, the crude protein exhibited strain-dependent functional profiles. Protein from strains SA05 and SA09 demonstrated high emulsifying properties, indicating their potential for emulsion-based foods such as mayonnaise. However, protein from the strain SA22 showed the highest foaming capacity, which could be utilized in aerated food systems such as whipped toppings. Multivariate analysis confirmed that these specific functionalities are significantly associated with underlying structural variations. Our findings provide a theoretical basis for utilizing specific strains of S. rugosoannulata mushroom as functional protein ingredients in the food industry.
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LWT - Food Science and Technology is an international journal that publishes innovative papers in the fields of food chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, technology and nutrition. The work described should be innovative either in the approach or in the methods used. The significance of the results either for the science community or for the food industry must also be specified. Contributions written in English are welcomed in the form of review articles, short reviews, research papers, and research notes. Papers featuring animal trials and cell cultures are outside the scope of the journal and will not be considered for publication.