Development, Characterisation, and Consumer Acceptance of an Innovative Vegan Burger with Seaweed
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Published:2023-07-11
Issue:14
Volume:15
Page:10869
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ISSN:2071-1050
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Container-title:Sustainability
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Sustainability
Author:
Fernandes Wilson D.1ORCID,
Pinto Filipa R.1ORCID,
Barroso Sónia1ORCID,
Gil Maria M.1ORCID
Affiliation:
1. MARE—Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente/ARNET—Aquatic Research Network, ESTM, Politécnico de Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal
Abstract
What consumers choose when purchasing food is of most importance to promote sustainability. The consumption of more sustainable foods should be stimulated, for example, by using more sustainable ingredients and by consumer education. Therefore, an innovative and highly nutritious vegan burger with seaweed (VBS) was developed using sustainable ingredients, such as pulses—grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) and chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)—and the seaweed Dulse (Palmaria palmata L.) from aquaculture. VBS was analysed for its physico-chemical and nutritional characteristics, including antioxidant activity (DPPH, TPC) and fatty acid and mineral element profiles. Shelf life and consumer acceptability were determined. The VBS was shown to be a source of protein (8.01 ± 0.14% fresh weight (FW)), fibre (5.75% FW), and mineral elements, such as P, Fe, rich in Mg, Mn, and Cu, while having low sodium content. Moreover, it presents a low sugar content. Furthermore, no antioxidant activity was detected. The pasteurised and vacuum-packed product had a shelf life of 90 days and was well accepted by consumers (64.0% acceptance). It may be concluded that an innovative VBS, nutritionally rich and with a shelf life of 90 days, was developed and well accepted by consumers, which is a good addition to a rich and diverse diet.
Funder
FCT—Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P.
Associate Laboratory ARNET
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
Subject
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment,Geography, Planning and Development,Building and Construction
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