Safety prediction could be performed by comparing amino acid sequences of a novel protein against known allergens; however, the current allergen sequence databases are insufficient for proper and robust safety assessments111. Insect-based proteins also contain known allergenic compounds (e.g., arginine...
Wine is one of the most straightforward and well-regulated types of alcohol on the market. The primary allergen typically used in production are sulphites, which appear naturally in both red and white wines (although whites usually have far fewer). Whether you’re buying a French Bordeaux, an...
Today, the AP industry is facing significant challenges in terms of cost-effective scale-up production16. Compared to animal-based proteins, most of APs must be extracted, isolated, or separated from their starting materials (Fig.2). Therefore, APs inherently exhibit different functional properties ...
Of all the potential health hazards, the issues of allergens are particularly concerning. Exposure to new forms of food produced using AP-focused techniques may introduce unknown allergenic responses among susceptible consumers. For plant-based proteins, nuts, soybeans, and wheat are among the well-...