Structure-dependent modulation of Morchella esculenta protein by ferulic and chlorogenic acids: Improving techno-functionality and digestibility of a fungal alternative protein.
Fungal proteins face poor processing functionality and low digestibility limiting their use in emulsified and structured foods. Here, Morchella esculenta protein (MP) was modified by ferulic acid (FA) and chlorogenic acid (CA) at 0.0375-1 mg/mL. Both phenolics bound MP concentration-dependently, CA exhibited stronger b...