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Identification of key effects causing weak performance of allergen analysis in processed food matrices

Török, K. and Hajas, L. and Horváth, V. and Schall, E. and Bugyi, Zs. and Tömösközi, S. (2016) Identification of key effects causing weak performance of allergen analysis in processed food matrices. Acta Alimentaria, 45 (1). pp. 45-53. ISSN 0139-3006

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Abstract

The weaker performance of generally used analytical methods for allergen analysis in processed foods can be connected to protein denaturation. To understand the nature of protein denaturation processes, experimental but realistic model matrices (corn starch based mixture, hydrated dough, and heat treated cookies) were developed that contain a defined amount of milk, egg, soy, and wheat proteins individually or in combination. The protein subunit composition was investigated in every processing phase, i.e. after mixing, dough formation, and baking. SDS-PAGE measurements were carried out to monitor the protein distribution of sample food matrices in non-reducing and reducing gels. The results clearly show that the highly decreased protein solubility is caused by denaturation, aggregation, or complex formation, which are the most significant factors in poorer analytical performances. Solubility can only partly be improved with the application of reducing agents or surfactants, and the rate of improvement is depending on the proteins and the matrices.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Q Science / természettudomány > QD Chemistry / kémia > QD01 Analytical chemistry / analitikai kémia
Depositing User: Erika Bilicsi
Date Deposited: 06 Jun 2016 14:38
Last Modified: 31 Mar 2017 23:15
URI: http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/35718

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