Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Processing of plant proteins for improved functionality and nutrition
Agreement Number:
947361
Agreement Value:
$198,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 25, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
The project will examine the impact of solid state and submerged fermentation, and enzymatic modification on the functional and nutritional properties of commercial pulse (e.g., yellow pea, faba bean and lentil) protein concentrates or isolates. Fermentation of pulse fractions will be done using traditional GRAS strains, Aspergillus niger, A. oryzae, and Lactobacillus plantarum, under different fermentation conditions (pH, temperature and time) to obtain different levels of hydrolysis (5, 10, 15 and 20%). Similarly, proteases (Trypsin and Savinase) will be added to modify protein isolates under different conditions (enzyme: substrate ratios, temperatures, pH and times) to obtain similar levels of hydrolysis. Changes to the protein’s surface properties will be measured, along with their functionality (e.g., solubility, emulsifying, water/oil holding and foaming). Changes to levels of anti-nutritional compounds and protein quality (PDCAAS and digestibility) will also be examined as the result of processing.
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:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N 5C9
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q4-947361
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
11927 9313
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 365 days
Amendment Date
Feb 10, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Saskatchewan
Federal Riding Name:
Saskatoon–University
Federal Riding Number:
47011
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
Amendments: