Yeast protein‐derived γ‐glutamyl peptides prepared by transpeptidation reaction exhibit a pronounced taste‐enhancing effect

Abstract A high‐salt diet can induce hypertension, so salt reduction can prevent hypertension. γ‐Glutamyl peptides (GGPs) have obvious taste‐enhancing effects, while their contents in natural foods are relatively low. Yeast protein rich in Glu/Gln is a good precursor for the preparation of GGPs. In...

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Main Authors: Jiaying Liu, Yu Fu, Liang Ma, Hongjie Dai, Hongxia Wang, Hai Chen, Hankun Zhu, Yong Yu, Xin Liu, Zhengfang Liu, Yuhao Zhang
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Published: Wiley 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.479
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author Jiaying Liu
Yu Fu
Liang Ma
Hongjie Dai
Hongxia Wang
Hai Chen
Hankun Zhu
Yong Yu
Xin Liu
Zhengfang Liu
Yuhao Zhang
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Yu Fu
Liang Ma
Hongjie Dai
Hongxia Wang
Hai Chen
Hankun Zhu
Yong Yu
Xin Liu
Zhengfang Liu
Yuhao Zhang
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description Abstract A high‐salt diet can induce hypertension, so salt reduction can prevent hypertension. γ‐Glutamyl peptides (GGPs) have obvious taste‐enhancing effects, while their contents in natural foods are relatively low. Yeast protein rich in Glu/Gln is a good precursor for the preparation of GGPs. In this study, yeast protein‐derived GGPs were prepared through hydrolysis and transpeptidation reactions, followed by sensory evaluation and E‐tongue analysis. Peptide sequences were identified by LC−MS/MS and screened for molecular docking. The optimal reaction conditions were hydrolysis for 4 h, enzyme concentration of 16 U/g, and transpeptidation for 4 h. GGPs could increase salt and umami intensity by 60.78% and 40.93% based on sensory evaluation, 22.52%, and 16.40% according to E‐tongue analysis. Fifteen γ‐glutamyl peptides with different peptide lengths were selected for molecular docking. Molecular docking confirmed their binding to calcium‐sensing receptors (CaSr) through hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interaction, while interaction between CaSR receptor and γ‐glutamyl di‐, tri‐, and oligo‐peptides varied in binding energy. The stimulation received by CaSR lasted a longer time and varied in intensity. It was further proved that the flavor of mixed peptides has a layered sense and can give people a rich taste experience. Overall, yeast protein‐derived GGPs can enhance salt and umami taste, which can reduce salt usage without compromising taste.
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spelling doaj-art-dd630feea2c54e2bb6b9f2942f0058992025-08-20T02:12:25ZengWileyFood Frontiers2643-84292024-11-01562782279510.1002/fft2.479Yeast protein‐derived γ‐glutamyl peptides prepared by transpeptidation reaction exhibit a pronounced taste‐enhancing effectJiaying Liu0Yu Fu1Liang Ma2Hongjie Dai3Hongxia Wang4Hai Chen5Hankun Zhu6Yong Yu7Xin Liu8Zhengfang Liu9Yuhao Zhang10College of Food Science Southwest University Chongqing People's Republic of ChinaCollege of Food Science Southwest University Chongqing People's Republic of ChinaCollege of Food Science Southwest University Chongqing People's Republic of ChinaCollege of Food Science Southwest University Chongqing People's Republic of ChinaCollege of Food Science Southwest University Chongqing People's Republic of ChinaCollege of Food Science Southwest University Chongqing People's Republic of ChinaCollege of Food Science Southwest University Chongqing People's Republic of ChinaCollege of Food Science Southwest University Chongqing People's Republic of ChinaAngel Yeast Co. Ltd. Yichang Hubei People's Republic of ChinaAngel Yeast Co. Ltd. Yichang Hubei People's Republic of ChinaCollege of Food Science Southwest University Chongqing People's Republic of ChinaAbstract A high‐salt diet can induce hypertension, so salt reduction can prevent hypertension. γ‐Glutamyl peptides (GGPs) have obvious taste‐enhancing effects, while their contents in natural foods are relatively low. Yeast protein rich in Glu/Gln is a good precursor for the preparation of GGPs. In this study, yeast protein‐derived GGPs were prepared through hydrolysis and transpeptidation reactions, followed by sensory evaluation and E‐tongue analysis. Peptide sequences were identified by LC−MS/MS and screened for molecular docking. The optimal reaction conditions were hydrolysis for 4 h, enzyme concentration of 16 U/g, and transpeptidation for 4 h. GGPs could increase salt and umami intensity by 60.78% and 40.93% based on sensory evaluation, 22.52%, and 16.40% according to E‐tongue analysis. Fifteen γ‐glutamyl peptides with different peptide lengths were selected for molecular docking. Molecular docking confirmed their binding to calcium‐sensing receptors (CaSr) through hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interaction, while interaction between CaSR receptor and γ‐glutamyl di‐, tri‐, and oligo‐peptides varied in binding energy. The stimulation received by CaSR lasted a longer time and varied in intensity. It was further proved that the flavor of mixed peptides has a layered sense and can give people a rich taste experience. Overall, yeast protein‐derived GGPs can enhance salt and umami taste, which can reduce salt usage without compromising taste.https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.479mixed peptides taste‐enhancing effectmolecular dockingtranspeptidation reactionyeast proteinγ‐glutamyl peptides
spellingShingle Jiaying Liu
Yu Fu
Liang Ma
Hongjie Dai
Hongxia Wang
Hai Chen
Hankun Zhu
Yong Yu
Xin Liu
Zhengfang Liu
Yuhao Zhang
Yeast protein‐derived γ‐glutamyl peptides prepared by transpeptidation reaction exhibit a pronounced taste‐enhancing effect
Food Frontiers
mixed peptides taste‐enhancing effect
molecular docking
transpeptidation reaction
yeast protein
γ‐glutamyl peptides
title Yeast protein‐derived γ‐glutamyl peptides prepared by transpeptidation reaction exhibit a pronounced taste‐enhancing effect
title_full Yeast protein‐derived γ‐glutamyl peptides prepared by transpeptidation reaction exhibit a pronounced taste‐enhancing effect
title_fullStr Yeast protein‐derived γ‐glutamyl peptides prepared by transpeptidation reaction exhibit a pronounced taste‐enhancing effect
title_full_unstemmed Yeast protein‐derived γ‐glutamyl peptides prepared by transpeptidation reaction exhibit a pronounced taste‐enhancing effect
title_short Yeast protein‐derived γ‐glutamyl peptides prepared by transpeptidation reaction exhibit a pronounced taste‐enhancing effect
title_sort yeast protein derived γ glutamyl peptides prepared by transpeptidation reaction exhibit a pronounced taste enhancing effect
topic mixed peptides taste‐enhancing effect
molecular docking
transpeptidation reaction
yeast protein
γ‐glutamyl peptides
url https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.479
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