TY  - GEN
A1  - Rawel, Harshadrai Manilal
A1  - Huschek, Gerd
A1  - Sagu Tchewonpi, Sorel
A1  - Homann, Thomas
T1  - Cocoa Bean Proteins
T2  - Postprints der Universität Potsdam: Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe
N2  - The protein fractions of cocoa have been implicated influencing both the bioactive potential and sensory properties of cocoa and cocoa products. The objective of the present review is to show the impact of different stages of cultivation and processing with regard to the changes induced in the protein fractions. Special focus has been laid on the major seed storage proteins throughout the different stages of processing. The study starts with classical introduction of the extraction and the characterization methods used, while addressing classification approaches of cocoa proteins evolved during the timeline. The changes in protein composition during ripening and maturation of cocoa seeds, together with the possible modifications during the post-harvest processing (fermentation, drying, and roasting), have been documented. Finally, the bioactive potential arising directly or indirectly from cocoa proteins has been elucidated. The “state of the art” suggests that exploration of other potentially bioactive components in cocoa needs to be undertaken, while considering the complexity of reaction products occurring during the roasting phase of the post-harvest processing. Finally, the utilization of partially processed cocoa beans (e.g., fermented, conciliatory thermal treatment) can be recommended, providing a large reservoir of bioactive potentials arising from the protein components that could be instrumented in functionalizing foods.
T3  - Zweitveröffentlichungen der Universität Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe - 681 
KW  - cocoa processing
KW  - cocoa proteins
KW  - classification
KW  - extraction and characterization methods
KW  - fermentation-related enzymes
KW  - bioactive peptides
KW  - heath potentials
KW  - protein–phenol interactions
Y1  - 2019
UR  - https://publishup.uni-potsdam.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/42595
UR  - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-425953
SN  - 1866-8372
IS  - 681
ER  -