Ultrasonic-Assisted Enzyme Hydrolysis of Chicken By-Products: Optimization, Peptide Mapping and Antioxidative Efficacy by In-vitro and In-silico Approach
This study investigates the ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction of collagen hydrolysates (CH) from chicken skin, heads, and feet, aiming to generate bioactive peptides with potent antioxidant activity. Process optimization involved acetic acid pre-treatment, ultrasonication (39 kHz), and enzymatic hydrolysis using...