Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Proteomics and structure-function relationships of pea proteins to understand the fate of proteins and impacts on their functionality during protein ingredient production
Agreement Number:
988608
Agreement Value:
$142,946.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2024
Description:
Pea proteins are now a major ingredient used in plant-based foods, with Canada being recognized as a major producer and exporter of dry peas. Pea protein concentrates and isolates are a complex mixture of proteins, the structure and composition of which directly impacts the functionality of pea protein ingredients, such as their ability to remain soluble, bind water, and form and stabilize emulsions and foams. Protein functionality thus affects the overall food quality. Pea protein structure and composition is affected by the use of different isolation methods (e.g., dry- and wetfractionation), processing conditions, and different pea varieties, which in turn determines the functionality of these as ingredients in food. A clear understanding of how these different factors are interrelated is currently lacking, particularly for commercially-prepared samples. This project will combine analyses of protein composition, structure and functionality focused on commercially-relevant pea protein concentrates and isolates. This project will help reveal how different processing conditions affect pea protein structure and composition and, in-turn, functionality. This knowledge could be used by industry to optimize the manufacture of pea protein ingredients with improved function, sensory and nutritive properties.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z3
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q1-988608
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108161779
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 153 days.
Amendment Date
Mar 27, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
The University of British Columbia
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Quadra
Federal Riding Number:
59040
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences
Amendments: