Ultrasound-assisted alkaline extraction of protein from Tenebrio molitor larvae: Extraction kinetics, physiochemical, and functional traits

Currently, as a promising alternative protein source, the interest of edible insect protein has been continuously increased. However, the extraction processing had distinct effects on the physicochemical properties and functionalities of this novel and sustainable protein. In this study, Tenebrio mo...

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Published in:	Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
Main Authors:	Fengxue Zhang, Zhigang Sun, Xin Li, Baohua Kong, Fangda Sun, Chuanai Cao, Qian Chen, Hongwei Zhang, Qian Liu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2023-05-01
Subjects:	Ultrasound assisted extraction Extraction kinetics Tenebrio molitor larvae protein Secondary structures Functional properties
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350417723000913

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