Self-aggregating proteins

2021-2023

Dr. Grossmann is using self-aggregating proteins to develop a low-energy extrusion process for whole-cut plant-based meats.

PRODUCTION PLATFORM: Plant-based

TECHNOLOGY SECTOR: End product formulation and manufacturing

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Project aims

This project will help  develop a low-energy extrusion process to produce highly-functional plant fibers for whole-cut applications. The outcome would leverage self-aggregating proteins to improve the sustainability and quality of extruded products. Overall, this work would inform future refinements to extrusion processes and would contribute to the scalable production of improved whole-cut plant-based meat.

Principal researcher

Gfi grantee dr. Lutz grossmann, assistant professor, university of massachusetts amherst, usa

Dr. Lutz Grossmann

Assistant professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA

Dr. Grossmann has expertise in food material science, especially focusing on the development of next-generation alternative proteins. He has investigated plant protein processing and structuring principles of proteins.

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Constructing next-generation meat, fish, milk, and egg analogs

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