Author(s): LIMA, J. R.; ARAUJO, I. M. da S.; PINTO, C. O.; GOIANA, M. L.; RODRIGUES, M. do C. P.; LIMA, L. V. de

Summary: Broken kernels are among the by-products of processing cashew nuts which have less commercial value. The present work aimed to obtain a cashew kernel protein concentrate from broken kernels, and then characterize it as well as using it in a vegetable burger formulation. The concentrate was obtained by isoelectric precipitation at four different pHs and subsequent drying. Higher yield was 58.6% of proteins (pH 4.0 and 4.5). The concentrate showed Water Absorption Capacity (WAC) of 1.85 mL/g and Oil Absorption Capacity (OAC) of 1.06 mL/g, as well as low solubility in aqueous medium and low foaming capacity. The concentrate was used in vegetable burger production as a substitute for soybean protein. The burgers were submitted to sensory evaluation and obtained an average of 6.6 on a nine-point scale, thus being within the acceptance zone. Regarding the purchase intent, 60% of the judges would probably or would certainly buy the product. Therefore, the cashew kernel protein concentrate can be used as a protein ingredient for food formulation. Producing cashew kernel protein concentrate allows the use of broken kernels generated in the cashew nut industrial process.

Publication year: 2021

Types of publication: Journal article

Unit: Embrapa Food Technology

Keywords: Acid precipitation, Anacardium occidentale L, Castanha, Composição centesimal, Food technology, Functional properties, Ingrediente proteico, Nut, Precipitação ácida, Produto de Origem Vegetal, Propriedades funcionais, Protein ingredient, Proximate composition, Tecnologia de Alimento, Vegetable products