Upcycling Potato Juice Protein for Sustainable Plant-Based Gyros: A Multidimensional Quality Assessment
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2025
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Abstrakt
The growing demand for sustainable, nutritionally adequate plant-based foods has driven
innovation in meat analogues. This study presents a novel approach to upcycling potato
juice protein—a by-product of starch production—into plant-based gyros (PBG) enriched
with iron and dietary fiber. Four formulations (PBG1-PBG4) were developed using a
blend of potato, rice, wheat, and pea proteins, and fortified with either ferritin-rich sprout
powder or ferrous sulfate. Comprehensive analyses were conducted to assess nutritional
composition, mineral content, glycoalkaloid safety, antioxidant activity, texture, water
mobility, sensory appeal, and microbiological stability. All variants met high-protein labeling
criteria and exhibited favorable fiber and mineral profiles. In vitro digestion significantly
enhanced antioxidant bioaccessibility, particularly phenolic acids. Sensory evaluations
favored ferritin-enriched variants, which also demonstrated superior texture and
consumer acceptance. Microbiological assessments confirmed safety for up to 10 days under
refrigeration. These findings highlight the potential of potato juice protein as a sustainable,
functional ingredient in next-generation plant-based meat analogues.
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Sustainability 2025, nr 17, 7626, s. 1-21.