Browsing by Author "Tangjaidee P"

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    Extraction, Enzymatic Modification, and Anti-Cancer Potential of an Alternative Plant-Based Protein from Wolffia globosa
    (MDPI (Basel, Switzerland), 2023-10-18) Siriwat W; Ungwiwatkul S; Unban K; Laokuldilok T; Klunklin W; Tangjaidee P; Potikanond S; Kaur L; Phongthai S; Iacopetta D
    The global plant-based protein demand is rapidly expanding in line with the increase in the world's population. In this study, ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) was applied to extract protein from Wolffia globosa as an alternative source. Enzymatic hydrolysis was used to modify the protein properties for extended use as a functional ingredient. The successful optimal conditions for protein extraction included a liquid to solid ratio of 30 mL/g, 25 min of extraction time, and a 78% sonication amplitude, providing a higher protein extraction yield than alkaline extraction by about 2.17-fold. The derived protein was rich in essential amino acids, including leucine, valine, and phenylalanine. Protamex and Alcalase were used to prepare protein hydrolysates with different degrees of hydrolysis, producing protein fragments with molecular weights ranging between <10 and 61.5 kDa. Enzymatic hydrolysis caused the secondary structural transformations of proteins from β-sheets and random coils to α-helix and β-turn structures. Moreover, it influenced the protein functional properties, particularly enhancing the protein solubility and emulsifying activity. Partial hydrolysis (DH3%) improved the foaming properties of proteins; meanwhile, an excess hydrolysis degree reduced the emulsifying stability and oil-binding capacity. The produced protein hydrolysates showed potential as anti-cancer peptides on human ovarian cancer cell lines.
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    Pulsed Electric Field for Quick-Cooking Rice: Impacts on Cooking Quality, Physicochemical Properties, and In Vitro Digestion Kinetics
    (MDPI (Basel, Switzerland), 2024-11-17) Thongkong S; Kraithong S; Singh J; Tangjaidee P; Yawootti A; Klangpetch W; Rachtanapun P; Rawdkuen S; Phongthai S; Mortas M
    Pulsed electric field (PEF) is one of the emerging technologies that has been applied in many aspects of the food industry. This study examined the impacts of a PEF on the cooking quality, physicochemical properties, nutritional factors, and in vitro protein and starch digestion of two varieties of rice, including Jasmine 105 (white non-glutinous rice) and San Pa Tong 1 (white glutinous rice). Response surface methodology (RSM) and a three-level, three-factor Box–Behnken design were employed to assess the effects of the pulse number, electric field strength, and frequency on cooking time. The findings demonstrated that the number of pulses was a crucial factor influencing cooking time. Under optimal conditions (3347–4345 pulses, electric field strengths of 6–8 kV/cm, and frequencies ranging from 6 to 15 Hz), the rice cooking time was significantly reduced by 40–50% (p < 0.05) when compared to a conventional method. Moreover, PEF-treated rice showed a significant enhancement in in vitro protein and starch digestibility (p < 0.05), as well as retained a higher content of rapidly digestible starch. These results suggested that PEF treatment is a promising green technology for producing a novel quick-cooking rice with an improved eating quality.