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Incorporating plant proteins in various food formulations has now been proposed as an alternative to animal proteins because of its numerous benefits on human health, the environment, and sustainable agriculture. Lupins are underutilized legumes and are particularly attractive to the food industry because they have high protein and fiber contents in addition to a low starch content. Unlike, most other legumes, lupin contains oil. Despite the proven nutritional and functional benefits, lupins are primarily used as animal feed and do not yet play an important role in human nutrition. For the lupin seeds to become a major player in the food industry, important information on the extraction and purification of proteins and how protein isolates can be exploited in different food formulations is required. This review discusses the underlying principles for dry and wet fractionation of lupin seeds and the influence on yield and techno-functional properties of resultant protein-enriched products. The physicochemical, nutritional, functional, and health benefits of lupin protein isolate, incorporation into different food formulations, and patents on lupin protein technologies were also discussed. This review is timely regarding advancing lupin seed protein research and applications as a sustainable, plant-based protein source for human diets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Oilseeds are grown mainly for their oil content but the residues (meals) that remain after defatting are excellent sources of plant protein ingredients. However, to serve as useful ingredients, the extracted proteins must meet industry expectations in terms of functional performance. Protein functionality is influenced by structural conformation, amino acid composition, type of polypeptides, presence of non‐protein materials (carbohydrates, lipids, and polyphenols), which in turn can be modified by the extraction method. Defatted oilseed meals are extracted mostly through the pH shift method, which involves alkaline solubilization followed by acid‐induced protein precipitation at the isoelectric point. A less popular method is called the protein micellar mass whereby the oilseed meal proteins are extracted with a NaCl solution, which is later diluted to reduce the ionic strength to a level where the proteins are no longer soluble and hence precipitate. A third method utilizes carbohydrases and phytases to first digest non‐protein materials from the oilseed meal into smaller units that are then removed by membrane ultrafiltration to leave behind a protein‐rich extract. These methods produce mainly two types of isolated oilseed proteins, concentrates (60%–89% protein content) and isolates (≥90% protein content), which can differ in terms of their protein conformation, solubility, and functionality as food ingredients. Therefore, this review provides an overview of the extraction and isolation as well as structural and functional properties of soybean, peanut, canola, hemp seed, sunflower, and sesame seed proteins. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Blackcurrants are nutrient-rich fruits with a significant amount of bioactive compounds including vitamin C and polyphenols, especially anthocyanins. The high phytochemical content of blackcurrants promotes this fruit to become a valuable functional food ingredient with varying health-promoting activities targeting different consumers including athletes. Athletes experience oxidative stress during intense exercise, which can result in inflammation and reduced exercise performance. Antioxidants such as vitamin C and polyphenols can restore the regular oxidative status of the body. Blackcurrant supplementation has shown potential ergogenic activity to improve athlete performance during high-intensity training. Clinical trials have evaluated the effectiveness of blackcurrant supplementation on exercise performance, fat oxidation, blood lactate levels, muscle fatigue, and cardiac output. Due to the rich nutritional value of blackcurrants, they can be a potential candidate for the development of functional foods targeted at the improved performance of athletes. Blackcurrants can be used as ingredients to develop functional beverages and snacks for athletes as well as gluten-free products for celiac athletes.Blackcurrant is rich in bioactive compounds that can help improve athletic performance. It can be considered a potential bioactive ingredient to develop functional foods for athletes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Yellow field peas (Pisum sativum L.) hold significant value for producers, researchers, and ingredient manufacturers due to their wealthy composition of protein, starch, and micronutrients. The protein quality in peas is influenced by both intrinsic factors like amino acid composition and spatial conformations and extrinsic factors including growth and processing conditions. The existing literature substantiates that the structural modulation and optimization of functional, organoleptic, and nutritional attributes of pea proteins can be obtained through a combination of chemical, physical, and enzymatic approaches, resulting in superior protein ingredients. This review underscores recent methodologies in pea protein extraction aimed at enhancing yield and functionality for diverse food systems and also delineates existing research gaps related to mitigating off-flavor issues in pea proteins. A comprehensive examination of conventional dry and wet methods is provided, in conjunction with environmentally friendly approaches like ultrafiltration and enzyme-assisted techniques. Additionally, the innovative application of hydrodynamic cavitation technology in protein extraction is explored, focusing on its prospective role in flavor amelioration. This overview offers a nuanced understanding of the advancements in pea protein extraction methods, catering to the interests of varied stakeholders in the field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]