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This study investigates the aromatic composition of pea albumin and globulin fractions obtained through either fermentation or conventional acidification using hydrochloric acid (control) toward the isoelectric point of pea globulins. Different lactic acid bacteria were used including S. thermophilus (ST), L. plantarum (LP), and their coculture (STLP). The volatile compounds were extracted by solvent-assisted flavor evaporation technique and quantified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Odor-active compounds (OAC) were further characterized by gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O). In total, 96 volatile and 36 OACs were identified by GC-MS and GC-O, respectively. The results indicated that the protein fractions obtained by conventional acidification were mainly described by green notes for the presence of different volatile compounds such as hexanal. However, the samples obtained by fermentation had a lower content of these volatile compounds. Moreover, protein fractions obtained by coculture fermentation were described by volatile compounds associated with fruity, floral, and lactic notes. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The insights from this study on pea protein aroma could find practical use in the food industry to enhance the sensory qualities of plant-based products. By utilizing fermentation methods and specific lactic acid bacteria combinations, manufacturers may produce pea protein with reduced undesirable green notes, offering consumers food options with improved flavors. This research may contribute to the development of plant-based foods that not only provide nutritional benefits but also meet consumer preferences for a more appealing taste profile., (© 2024 The Author(s). Journal of Food Science published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Institute of Food Technologists.)

Background: The presence of secondary metabolites responsible for off-flavours in peas may influence consumers' acceptance. These undesirable compounds may increase due to biotic stress or cultivar. Therefore, grains from two pea (Pisum sativum L.) cultivars (Crécerelle and Firenza) exposed to biotic stress were studied in terms of protein content, electrophoretic polypeptide profile, lipoxygenase activity, saponin content and volatile compounds., Results: No differences were observed in the electrophoretic polypeptide profile of pea samples across cultivar or biotic stress. The cultivar noticeably affected the volatile compounds and lipoxygenase activity. The biotic stress significantly increased the saponin content., Conclusion: The cultivar showed more noticeable impact on the presence of off-flavour compounds than the biotic stress. The development of pea protein ingredients needs the thorough choice of raw materials in terms of cultivar and control of biotic stress in order to ensure acceptance by consumers. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry., (© 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.)

The effects of microfluidization and drying method on the characteristics and techno-functional properties of pea (Pisum sativum L.) globulin aggregates were investigated. Pea globulin aggregates were microfluidized at 130 MPa and spray-dried or freeze-dried thereafter. Microfluidization decreased aggregate size and surface hydrophobicity due to protein re-arrangements. Microfluidized pea globulin aggregates showed higher solubility but less suspension stability than non-microfluidized aggregates. Drying favored the re-aggregation of pea globulins with modifications in secondary structure of proteins more marked for spray-drying, decreased surface hydrophobicity and solubility, but increased suspension stability. Spray-dried aggregates were smaller than freeze-dried, with improved suspension stability. These results indicated that microfluidization and drying determine the structure of pea globulin aggregates and their associated techno-functional properties. These findings are crucial for the preparation of plant protein powders in the food industry., (Copyright © 2019. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)