Project description
Algae in race for planet-friendly milk-analogue powder
Proteins are vital components of the human diet. In addition to animal protein, algae and plant proteins are interesting alternatives. Indeed, efforts to reduce consumption of animal products are good for the environment since they can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the ALGAPOW project will explore algae-based powder as a substitute for traditional dairy powder. It will investigate how the formula and physical characteristics of algae-based initial liquid feed influence the development of powder structure during spray-drying and the consequences on the final powder properties. The impact of the spray-drying protocol on the rehydration profile of the powder will be considered for the sustainable production of quality powders.
Objective
Algae protein and plant protein are considered as novel and primary source of protein for the human being in future as it is now crucial to reduce our dependence on animal-based protein, notably to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also, among varied food structure, the powder matrix of the algae-plant-based formula will reduce transportation and storage costs due to lower water content, which is interesting for food industry. Moreover, the algae-plant-based powder can be a replacer to traditional dairy powder, which is namely milk-analogue powder. However, the formula of algae-plant-based solution and its powder has not been studied yet. This project therefore aims to 1/investigate the powder matrix of algae-plant based formula influenced by drying protocol, 2/demonstrate the rehydration profile of the powder matrix, and 3/improve the sustainable production of this powder. Technological and health potentiality of plant and algae protein for the production of functional food powders by spray drying will be investigated focusing on milk-analogue powder as a model. To achieve the sustainability of the process, mass and energy transfer will be modelled to identify optimal conditions for greener production. The physical characteristics of algae-plant-based initial liquid feed and final powder will be investigated. Both are linked and are of great significance on the development of powder structure during drying and on the final powder functional properties. Especially, the rehydration of algae-plant-based powder will be studied stepwise in comparison with the characteristics of feed solution and spray drying conditions, which can enlighten the smart design of powder matrix for instant breakage during rehydration. Lastly, the digestion of algae-plant-based powder and nutrition analysis pave path to alternate the real milk. As a fresh researcher, my career can be facilitated by this advanced research at AgroParisTech, internationally recognized institute on future food.
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- natural sciences biological sciences microbiology phycology
- agricultural sciences animal and dairy science dairy
- natural sciences biological sciences biochemistry biomolecules proteins
- medical and health sciences health sciences nutrition
- social sciences economics and business economics sustainable economy
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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91120 Palaiseau
France
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