New anchovy burgers: a sustainable and nutritious alternative to red meat in fast food

Abstract This study presents an innovative anchovy burger formulation optimized using response surface methodology and Ideal Profile method. The objective is to create a nutritious, appealing, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional red meat burgers. The research utilized a two-tiere...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Luca Russo, Antonio L. Langellotti, Rossella Di Monaco, Gabriele Buonocunto, Francesca Colonna, Nunzio Velleca, Anna Ilaria Di Paola, Lucia Avella, Silvana Cavella, Paolo Masi
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:Food Production, Processing and Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43014-024-00281-1
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author Giovanni Luca Russo
Antonio L. Langellotti
Rossella Di Monaco
Gabriele Buonocunto
Francesca Colonna
Nunzio Velleca
Anna Ilaria Di Paola
Lucia Avella
Silvana Cavella
Paolo Masi
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Francesca Colonna
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Lucia Avella
Silvana Cavella
Paolo Masi
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description Abstract This study presents an innovative anchovy burger formulation optimized using response surface methodology and Ideal Profile method. The objective is to create a nutritious, appealing, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional red meat burgers. The research utilized a two-tiered experimental approach: an initial screening using Plackett-Burman Design to evaluate the impact of various ingredients on cooking yield, texture, and moisture retention, followed by an optimization phase employing a Central Composite Design. Key findings revealed that oat fiber and potato flakes significantly enhance the burger’s cooking yield and sensory characteristics. The optimized formulation, comprising 4% oat fibers and 4% potato flakes, exhibited superior texture and consumer preference. Nutritional analysis demonstrates that the optimized anchovy burger outperforms conventional beef and popular fast food chain burgers in terms of protein content and dietary fibers, while also being a rich source of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. This research contributes to the fast-food industry by offering a product that meets sensory and nutritional requirements while also promoting sustainability. The findings lay a foundation for future studies to further explore the interplay of sensory attributes and consumer preferences, potentially guiding the development of innovative and sustainable fast-food products. Graphical Abstract
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spelling doaj-art-ac15801cfad546188163ff5a61e86b612025-02-09T12:47:48ZengBMCFood Production, Processing and Nutrition2661-89742025-02-017111710.1186/s43014-024-00281-1New anchovy burgers: a sustainable and nutritious alternative to red meat in fast foodGiovanni Luca Russo0Antonio L. Langellotti1Rossella Di Monaco2Gabriele Buonocunto3Francesca Colonna4Nunzio Velleca5Anna Ilaria Di Paola6Lucia Avella7Silvana Cavella8Paolo Masi9CAISIAL Centre, University of Naples Federico IICAISIAL Centre, University of Naples Federico IICAISIAL Centre, University of Naples Federico IICAISIAL Centre, University of Naples Federico IIDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, Unit of Food Science and Technology - University of Naples Federico IICAISIAL Centre, University of Naples Federico IICAISIAL Centre, University of Naples Federico IICAISIAL Centre, University of Naples Federico IICAISIAL Centre, University of Naples Federico IICAISIAL Centre, University of Naples Federico IIAbstract This study presents an innovative anchovy burger formulation optimized using response surface methodology and Ideal Profile method. The objective is to create a nutritious, appealing, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional red meat burgers. The research utilized a two-tiered experimental approach: an initial screening using Plackett-Burman Design to evaluate the impact of various ingredients on cooking yield, texture, and moisture retention, followed by an optimization phase employing a Central Composite Design. Key findings revealed that oat fiber and potato flakes significantly enhance the burger’s cooking yield and sensory characteristics. The optimized formulation, comprising 4% oat fibers and 4% potato flakes, exhibited superior texture and consumer preference. Nutritional analysis demonstrates that the optimized anchovy burger outperforms conventional beef and popular fast food chain burgers in terms of protein content and dietary fibers, while also being a rich source of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. This research contributes to the fast-food industry by offering a product that meets sensory and nutritional requirements while also promoting sustainability. The findings lay a foundation for future studies to further explore the interplay of sensory attributes and consumer preferences, potentially guiding the development of innovative and sustainable fast-food products. Graphical Abstracthttps://doi.org/10.1186/s43014-024-00281-1SeafoodEngraulis encrasicolusFish burgersIdeal profile methodResponse surface methodologies
spellingShingle Giovanni Luca Russo
Antonio L. Langellotti
Rossella Di Monaco
Gabriele Buonocunto
Francesca Colonna
Nunzio Velleca
Anna Ilaria Di Paola
Lucia Avella
Silvana Cavella
Paolo Masi
New anchovy burgers: a sustainable and nutritious alternative to red meat in fast food
Food Production, Processing and Nutrition
Seafood
Engraulis encrasicolus
Fish burgers
Ideal profile method
Response surface methodologies
title New anchovy burgers: a sustainable and nutritious alternative to red meat in fast food
title_full New anchovy burgers: a sustainable and nutritious alternative to red meat in fast food
title_fullStr New anchovy burgers: a sustainable and nutritious alternative to red meat in fast food
title_full_unstemmed New anchovy burgers: a sustainable and nutritious alternative to red meat in fast food
title_short New anchovy burgers: a sustainable and nutritious alternative to red meat in fast food
title_sort new anchovy burgers a sustainable and nutritious alternative to red meat in fast food
topic Seafood
Engraulis encrasicolus
Fish burgers
Ideal profile method
Response surface methodologies
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s43014-024-00281-1
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