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  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,916 Views
19 Pages

Optimization of Enzymatic Protein Hydrolysate from Mung Bean (Vigna radiata L.), and Its Functional Properties

  • Kanokwan Promjeen,
  • Suphat Phongthai,
  • Kanjana Singh,
  • Worrapob Chaisan,
  • Peeraporn Pakakaew,
  • Somdet Srichairatanakool,
  • Rajnibhas Sukeaw Samakradhamrongthai and
  • Niramon Utama-ang

13 July 2025

Mung bean is a rich protein source, but its native form has limited solubility and functionality for food applications. As a promising agro-based crop, mung bean offers a sustainable alternative to traditional protein sources, especially in regions w...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
8,069 Views
14 Pages

Lower Non-Heme Iron Absorption in Healthy Females from Single Meals with Texturized Fava Bean Protein Compared to Beef and Cod Protein Meals: Two Single-Blinded Randomized Trials

  • Inger-Cecilia Mayer Labba,
  • Michael Hoppe,
  • Elisabeth Gramatkovski,
  • Martin Hjellström,
  • Mehdi Abdollahi,
  • Ingrid Undeland,
  • Lena Hulthén and
  • Ann-Sofie Sandberg

30 July 2022

Meat analogs based on plant protein extracts are rising in popularity as meat consumption declines. A dietary shift away from meat, which has a high iron bioavailability, may have a negative effect on the amount of iron absorbed from the diet. Iron a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
4,035 Views
15 Pages

23 January 2023

Protein nanofibrils (PNFs) have potential for use in food applications as texture inducers. This study investigated the formation of PNFs from protein extracted from whole fava bean and from its two major storage proteins, globulin fractions 11S and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,266 Views
19 Pages

Mung Bean Protein Improves Hepatic Metabolic Homeostasis via Gut Microbiota Remodeling

  • Kaining Han,
  • Zhuoyao Deng,
  • Guangxin Feng,
  • Tanghao Li,
  • Zhili Wan,
  • Jian Guo and
  • Xiaoquan Yang

12 June 2025

Given the well-documented health benefits of plant proteins, mung bean protein has gained increasing attention as a promising plant-based protein source; however, its biofunctional properties have not been fully recognized. This study aimed to evalua...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,170 Views
16 Pages

29 November 2024

Faba bean protein isolate (FBPI) is emerging as a promising protein ingredient in the food industry. However, a lack of comprehensive scientific understanding of its functional properties, particularly solubility, limits broader application. This stu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
422 Views
20 Pages

1 December 2025

Background: The impact and regulation of protein oxidative modification on protein functional properties is a research hotspot in food processing. This study aimed to clarify the mechanism of free radical oxidation on the structure and function of wi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
3,950 Views
19 Pages

Study on Protein Structures of Eight Mung Bean Varieties and Freeze-Thaw Stability of Protein-Stabilized Emulsions

  • Hongrui Sun,
  • Jieying Fan,
  • Hongjiao Sun,
  • Guochuan Jiang,
  • Yue Meng,
  • Xianpeng Zeng,
  • Zhiqiang Yang,
  • Xiping Nan,
  • Lining Kang and
  • Xiangying Liu

24 October 2022

In order to evaluate the freeze-thaw stability of mung bean protein isolate (MPI)-stabilized emulsions and its relationship with protein structure, proteins of eight mung bean varieties were compared. The results revealed that MPIs prepared from all...

  • Article
  • Open Access
116 Citations
11,408 Views
16 Pages

Modifying Faba Bean Protein Concentrate Using Dry Heat to Increase Water Holding Capacity

  • Jan M. Bühler,
  • Birgit L. Dekkers,
  • Marieke E. Bruins and
  • Atze Jan van der Goot

7 August 2020

We investigated the effect of dry-heat treatment on the properties of faba bean protein concentrate using soy protein concentrate as a benchmark. While soy protein—widely used as an ingredient in meat replacers—is recovered through a wet...

  • Article
  • Open Access
55 Citations
6,684 Views
17 Pages

Physical Properties of Extrudates with Fibrous Structures Made of Faba Bean Protein Ingredients Using High Moisture Extrusion

  • Katja Kantanen,
  • Anni Oksanen,
  • Minnamari Edelmann,
  • Heikki Suhonen,
  • Tuula Sontag-Strohm,
  • Vieno Piironen,
  • Jose Martin Ramos Diaz and
  • Kirsi Jouppila

28 April 2022

Faba bean is a potential ingredient due to its high protein yield and its possible cultivation in colder climate regions. In this study, meat analogues made from faba bean protein isolate (FPI) and concentrate (FPC) blends were produced using high mo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,916 Views
20 Pages

Impact of Fava Bean (Vicia faba) Processing on Quality Characteristics and Digestibility of a Protein-Rich Snack

  • Kateryna Khvostenko,
  • Sara Muñoz-Pina,
  • Jorge García-Hernández,
  • Ana Heredia and
  • Ana Andrés

26 July 2024

The impact of fava bean processing methods (soaking, autoclaving, fermentation) on a legume-based bars’ quality, protein characteristics, and digestibility was shown. The antioxidant and the angiotensin-converting enzyme-inhibitory capacity bef...

  • Article
  • Open Access
168 Citations
9,733 Views
24 Pages

Protein–Phenolic Interactions as a Factor Affecting the Physicochemical Properties of White Bean Proteins

  • Łukasz Sęczyk,
  • Michał Świeca,
  • Ireneusz Kapusta and
  • Urszula Gawlik-Dziki

23 January 2019

This study was conducted with an aim to determine the interactions of pure phenolic compounds (gallic acid, ferulic acid, chlorogenic acid, quercetin, apigenin, and catechin) and phenolics from plant extracts (green tea and green coffee) with protein...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,120 Views
18 Pages

Protein Engineering of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) 8Sα Globulin with Lactostatin

  • Ma. Carla Gamis,
  • Lawrence Yves Uy,
  • Antonio Laurena,
  • Wilma Hurtada and
  • Mary Ann Torio

8 December 2020

Mung bean is a well-known good source of protein. To increase its bioactivity, economic value, and nutritional content as a functional food and food additive, lactostatin (IIAEK), a cholesterol-lowering bioactive peptide, was engineered into mung bea...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,901 Views
7 Pages

Use of By-Products of Selection Process of Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.): Extraction of Protein and Starch

  • Matias M. Alancay,
  • Sonia R. Calliope,
  • Rita M. Miranda and
  • Norma C. Samman

The industrial selection process of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) produced in Northwest Argentina (NOA) region produces 7000 tons/year of by-products integrated from broken, bruised, and reduced-sized seeds. This investigation aimed to study the possi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,395 Views
15 Pages

12 April 2023

African oil bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth) is an underutilised edible oil seed that could represent a sustainable protein source. In this study, the impact of ultrasonication on the extraction efficiency and properties of protein from African...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,323 Views
19 Pages

3 February 2024

The utilization of black beans as a protein-rich ingredient presents remarkable prospects in the protein food industry. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of germination treatment on the physicochemical, structural, and functional c...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,485 Views
6 Pages

Red and Gray Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Protein Hydrolysates: Food Prototypes with Pota (Dosidicus gigas) by-Product Meal

  • N. Chasquibol,
  • R. Alarcón,
  • B. F. Gonzales,
  • M. Tapia,
  • P. Jara,
  • A. Sotelo,
  • B. García and
  • M. C. Pérez-Camino

The bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) known as the ñuña, numia, or Andean popping bean, native to the central Andes of Peru, is often consumed as a snack food after a quick toasting process. The characterization of two of its varieties, red...

  • Article
  • Open Access
465 Views
15 Pages

25 November 2025

Protein fibrils are highly ordered structures. Mung bean protein (MBP) fibrils were fabricated after heating under acidic condition. The formation mechanism, structural variety and antioxidant capacities of mung bean protein fibrils were investigated...

  • Article
  • Open Access
28 Citations
5,971 Views
16 Pages

Quality Attributes of Ultra-High Temperature-Treated Model Beverages Prepared with Faba Bean Protein Concentrates

  • Malik Adil Nawaz,
  • Tanoj Kumar Singh,
  • Regine Stockmann,
  • Hema Jegasothy and
  • Roman Buckow

30 May 2021

The objective of this research was to develop a model faba bean drink with a high concentration of protein (>4% w/w). The protein molecular weights and frequency for both faba and soy were assessed using SDS-PAGE. Results showed similarities in th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,566 Views
14 Pages

Effects of Dextran on the Gel Properties of Faba Bean Protein Isolates Prepared Using Different Processes

  • Huihua Tang,
  • Xinyi Li,
  • Junfei Chen,
  • Biqin Liu,
  • Rong Tang,
  • Yuchun Chen,
  • Hong Li,
  • Ling Zou and
  • Qiao Shi

12 December 2023

The properties of faba bean (Vicia faba L.) protein isolate (FPI) gels depend on their starting protein material and can be modulated by the addition of polysaccharides. In order to investigate the interplay between these two factors, commercial FPI...

  • Article
  • Open Access
577 Views
21 Pages

31 October 2025

This study explores the use of a homemade mung bean protein extract solution (MP) as the moisture source in high-moisture extrusion to produce pea–mung bean composite textured protein (PMP). Single-factor experiments assessed the effects of MP...

  • Article
  • Open Access
25 Citations
7,098 Views
31 Pages

Leuconostoc citreum TR116 as a Microbial Cell Factory to Functionalise High-Protein Faba Bean Ingredients for Bakery Applications

  • Andrea Hoehnel,
  • Jürgen Bez,
  • Aylin W. Sahin,
  • Aidan Coffey,
  • Elke K. Arendt and
  • Emanuele Zannini

20 November 2020

Grain legumes, such as faba beans, have been investigated as promising ingredients to enhance the nutritional value of wheat bread. However, a detrimental effect on technological bread quality was often reported. Furthermore, considerable amounts of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
5,430 Views
14 Pages

10 April 2023

Soaking is an important step in making tempeh. Tempeh fermentation normally involves the natural presence of proteolytic bacteria capable of producing protease enzymes to break down peptide bonds in protein molecules. This study evaluated the protein...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
23 Citations
5,472 Views
14 Pages

Faba Bean Fractions for 3D Printing of Protein-, Starch- and Fibre-Rich Foods

  • Mathias Johansson,
  • Klara Nilsson,
  • Fanny Knab and
  • Maud Langton

25 February 2022

Food 3D printing allows for the production of personalised foods in terms of shape and nutrition. In this study, we examined whether protein-, starch- and fibre-rich fractions extracted from faba beans can be combined to produce fibre- and protein-ri...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
4,145 Views
15 Pages

Sensory and Biological Potential of Encapsulated Common Bean Protein Hydrolysates Incorporated in a Greek-Style Yogurt Matrix

  • Samantha Free-Manjarrez,
  • Luis Mojica,
  • Hugo Espinosa-Andrews and
  • Norma Morales-Hernández

22 February 2022

The work aimed to develop a gel as a protective barrier of common bean protein hydrolysates to be incorporated into a Greek-style yogurt and evaluate the sensory perception and biological potential. The gel was formed by complex coacervation and indu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
9,102 Views
11 Pages

Mung Bean Protein Supplement Improves Muscular Strength in Healthy, Underactive Vegetarian Adults

  • Eric Bartholomae,
  • April Incollingo,
  • Maricarmen Vizcaino,
  • Christopher Wharton and
  • Carol S. Johnston

11 October 2019

Although vegetarian diets are considered generally protective against chronic disease, nutrient deficiencies, including protein, are possible due to low bioavailability from plant-based sources. The consequences of inadequate dietary protein include...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
8,899 Views
24 Pages

The mTORC1-Signaling Pathway and Hepatic Polyribosome Profile Are Enhanced after the Recovery of a Protein Restricted Diet by a Combination of Soy or Black Bean with Corn Protein

  • Claudia C. Márquez-Mota,
  • Cinthya Rodriguez-Gaytan,
  • Pauline Adjibade,
  • Rachid Mazroui,
  • Amanda Gálvez,
  • Omar Granados,
  • Armando R. Tovar and
  • Nimbe Torres

20 September 2016

Between 6% and 11% of the world’s population suffers from malnutrition or undernutrition associated with poverty, aging or long-term hospitalization. The present work examined the effect of different types of proteins on the mechanistic target of rap...

  • Article
  • Open Access
40 Citations
5,020 Views
16 Pages

Functional Characterization of Mung Bean Meal Protein-Derived Antioxidant Peptides

  • Chanikan Sonklin,
  • Adeola M. Alashi,
  • Natta Laohakunjit and
  • Rotimi E. Aluko

10 March 2021

The aim of this work was to characterize the antioxidant properties of some of the peptides present in bromelain mung bean meal protein hydrolysate (MMPH). The MMPH was subjected to two rounds of bioassay-guided reversed-phase HPLC separation followe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,076 Views
12 Pages

15 May 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the improvement in techno-functional properties of mung bean protein isolate (MBPI) treated with microbial transglutaminase (MTG), including water- and oil-holding capacity, gelling properties, and emulsif...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,488 Views
27 Pages

GWAS Identifies SNP Markers and Candidate Genes for Off-Flavours and Protein Content in Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.)

  • Antonio Lippolis,
  • Boudewijn Hollebrands,
  • Valentina Acierno,
  • Catrienus de Jong,
  • Laurice Pouvreau,
  • João Paulo,
  • Salvador A. Gezan and
  • Luisa M. Trindade

11 January 2025

Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is a valuable ingredient in plant-based foods such as meat and dairy analogues. However, its typical taste and aroma are considered off-flavours in these food applications, representing a bottleneck during processing. Breedi...

  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,473 Views
24 Pages

Advancing Faba Bean Protein Purification Using Membrane Technology: Current State and Future Perspectives

  • Masoume Ehsani,
  • Heloisa Westphalen,
  • Huu Doan,
  • Ali Lohi and
  • Amira Abdelrasoul

Plant-based proteins are gaining popularity because of their appeal to vegetarians and vegans, alignment with scientific and regulatory recommendations, and the environmental impact associated with livestock production. Several techniques are employe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
40 Citations
5,025 Views
13 Pages

23 December 2019

Mung bean is nutritious and rich in protein (19.5%–33.1%). However, there are few studies on mung bean protein active peptides so the mung bean protein hydrolysates (MBPHs) were investigated for evaluating their ability to clear intracellular r...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
3,936 Views
19 Pages

Heat Treatment, Cultivar and Formulation Modify the Sensory Properties and Consumer Acceptability of Gels Containing Faba Bean (Vicia faba L. minor) Protein Concentrates

  • Adeline Karolkowski,
  • Christophe Martin,
  • Emilie Bouzidi,
  • Jean-François Albouy,
  • Loïc Levavasseur,
  • Loïc Briand and
  • Christian Salles

28 September 2022

Faba bean (Vicia faba L. minor) is an emerging plant-based ingredient due to its environmental, nutritional and functional benefits. However, like other pulses, it exhibits many off-flavours that limit its consumption. Little is known about the flavo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
46 Citations
5,236 Views
11 Pages

26 October 2022

Starch is widely used in food and non-food industries because of its unique characteristics. However, native starch shows some weaknesses that restrict its applications. Recently, some studies have demonstrated the benefits of using protein to overco...

  • Article
  • Open Access
35 Citations
5,101 Views
17 Pages

Structure and Function of Mung Bean Protein-Derived Iron-Binding Antioxidant Peptides

  • Siriporn Chunkao,
  • Wirote Youravong,
  • Chutha T. Yupanqui,
  • Adeola M. Alashi and
  • Rotimi E. Aluko

3 October 2020

An iron-binding mung bean protein hydrolysate (MBPH) was prepared using a continuous enzymatic membrane reactor followed by peptide separation on anion-exchange (AEC) and reverse-phase HPLC (RP-HPLC) columns. Amino acid sequences of peptides present...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,726 Views
14 Pages

Mung Bean Functional Protein Enhances Endothelial Function via Antioxidant Activity and Inflammation Modulation in Middle-Aged Adults: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial

  • Supaporn Muchimapura,
  • Wipawee Thukhammee,
  • Sophida Phuthong,
  • Prapassorn Potue,
  • Juthamas Khamseekaew,
  • Terdthai Tong-un and
  • Weerapon Sangartit

28 October 2024

This study examines the impact of mung bean (Vigna radiata) protein consumption on endothelial function in middle-aged adults, focusing on antioxidant enzyme activity and anti-inflammatory markers. Mung beans have shown promise in enhancing cardiovas...

  • Article
  • Open Access
162 Citations
17,776 Views
16 Pages

High-Moisture Meat Analogues Produced from Yellow Pea and Faba Bean Protein Isolates/Concentrate: Effect of Raw Material Composition and Extrusion Parameters on Texture Properties

  • Ferawati Ferawati,
  • Izalin Zahari,
  • Malin Barman,
  • Mohammed Hefni,
  • Cecilia Ahlström,
  • Cornelia Witthöft and
  • Karolina Östbring

13 April 2021

Yellow pea and faba bean are potential candidates to replace soybean-based ingredients due to their suitability for cultivation in the northern hemisphere, non-genetically modified organisms cultivation practice and low risk of allergenicity. This st...

  • Article
  • Open Access
225 Citations
22,414 Views
24 Pages

Comparison of Faba Bean Protein Ingredients Produced Using Dry Fractionation and Isoelectric Precipitation: Techno-Functional, Nutritional and Environmental Performance

  • Martin Vogelsang-O’Dwyer,
  • Iben Lykke Petersen,
  • Marcel Skejovic Joehnke,
  • Jens Christian Sørensen,
  • Juergen Bez,
  • Andreas Detzel,
  • Mirjam Busch,
  • Martina Krueger,
  • James A. O’Mahony and
  • Elke K. Arendt
  • + 1 author

11 March 2020

Dry fractionated faba bean protein-rich flour (FPR) produced by milling/air classification, and faba bean protein isolate (FPI) produced by acid extraction/isoelectric precipitation were compared in terms of composition, techno-functional properties,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,456 Views
13 Pages

9 July 2024

As consumer demand for meat analogs continues to grow, various plant proteins are being explored for their production. This study uses isolated mung bean protein (IMBP) to replace isolated soy protein (ISP), investigating the effects of IMBP content...

  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
5,037 Views
20 Pages

24 January 2024

The fava bean protein isolate (FBPI) holds promise as a sustainable plant-based protein ingredient. However, native FBPIs exhibit limited functionality, including unsuitable emulsifying activities and a low solubility at a neutral pH, restricting the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
45 Citations
4,891 Views
11 Pages

25 July 2022

It is critical to understand the starch–protein interactions in food systems to obtain products with desired functional properties. This study aimed to investigate the influence of mung bean protein isolate (MBPI) on the rheological, textural,...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,567 Views
14 Pages

26 October 2024

Functional amyloids (protein nanofibrils, PNF) synthesized from plant sources exhibit unique physicochemical and nanomechanical properties that could improve food texture. While environmental factors affecting PNFs are well-known, scientific evidence...

  • Article
  • Open Access
267 Citations
14,294 Views
18 Pages

11 October 2011

Enzymatic hydrolysate of African yam bean seed protein isolate was prepared by treatment with alcalase. The hydrolysate was further fractionated into peptide sizes of < 1, 1–3, 3–5 and 5–10 kDa using membrane ultrafiltration. The protein hydrolysate...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,645 Views
16 Pages

8 October 2024

The production of inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α by activated macrophage cells plays an important role in the development of intestinal inflammation. The present study investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
4,600 Views
18 Pages

12 January 2022

Shrimp oil (SO) rich in n-3 fatty acids and astaxanthin, mixed with antioxidant-rich tea seed oil (TSO), was microencapsulated using mung bean protein isolate and sodium alginate and fortified into whole wheat crackers. SO and TSO mixed in equal prop...

  • Article
  • Open Access
57 Citations
5,285 Views
15 Pages

10 May 2019

The conjugates of black bean protein isolate (BBPI) and glucose (G) were prepared via the wet heating Maillard reaction with ultrasound pretreatment. The physicochemical properties of UBBPI-G conjugates prepared by ultrasound pretreatment Maillard re...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,403 Views
17 Pages

Exploring the Bacterial Microbiome of High-Moisture Plant-Based Meat Substituted Soybean Flour with Mung Bean Protein and Duckweed Powder

  • Jutamat Klinsoda,
  • Theera Thurakit,
  • Kullanart Tongkhao,
  • Khemmapas Treesuwan,
  • Kanokwan Yodin and
  • Hataichanok Kantrong

19 June 2025

(1) Background: This study aimed to investigate the bacterial microbiomes in the ingredients and final PBM products during a storage period of 28 days at 2–4 °C for food safety and quality. (2) Methods: DNA from raw ingredients (i.e., defat...

  • Review
  • Open Access
136 Citations
18,042 Views
27 Pages

Faba Bean: An Untapped Source of Quality Plant Proteins and Bioactives

  • Delphine Martineau-Côté,
  • Allaoua Achouri,
  • Salwa Karboune and
  • Lamia L’Hocine

7 April 2022

Faba beans are emerging as sustainable quality plant protein sources, with the potential to help meet the growing global demand for more nutritious and healthy foods. The faba bean, in addition to its high protein content and well-balanced amino acid...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,251 Views
13 Pages

30 May 2024

A long-term intake of a high-fat and high-fructose diet (HFFD), even a high-fat, high-fructose but low-protein diet (HFFD + LP), could cause obesity associated with cognitive impairments. In the present study, rats were subjected to a normal diet (ND...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,792 Views
17 Pages

Incorporation of Locust Bean Gum and Solid Lipid Microparticles as Strategies to Improve the Properties and Stability of Calcium-Rich Soy Protein Isolate Gels

  • Thais C. Brito-Oliveira,
  • Ana Clara M. Cavini,
  • Leticia S. Ferreira,
  • Izabel C. F. Moraes and
  • Samantha C. Pinho

17 July 2024

The present study aimed to investigate the properties of calcium-rich soy protein isolate (SPI) gels (14% SPI; 100 mM CaCl2), the effects of incorporating different concentrations locust bean gum (LBG) (0.1–0.3%, w/v) to the systems and the sta...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,328 Views
14 Pages

11 April 2025

Meat analogs focus on sustainable development, mimicking the physical properties and nutritional components of meat. The main objective of this study was to determine the optimal extrusion process parameters for producing high-moisture meat analogs (...

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