Technology for obtaining collagen-based structuring additive

Abstract

The constantly growing world population raises new important questions in the field of food security, forcing humanity to use the planet's food resources more rationally.

Animal-based proteins are a significant element in human nutrition, as they contain essential nutrients, help regenerate tissues, support the immune system, and aid in hormone regulation. A

potential additional source of animal protein could be by-products from meat processing, such as pig skins. Processing such raw materials through collagen extraction technology can provide high-quality and cost-effective animal protein. This protein can be applied in the food industry, adding value to livestock products. Collagen is the most common animal protein found in all animals,

including humans. Collagen found in pig skins has a large molecular weight and is difficult to absorb and utilize directly, whereas low-molecular-weight collagen peptides, after hydrolysis, are more efficiently absorbed and exhibit stronger biological activity. To extend the shelf life of the resulting protein additive, it needs to be dried. Advanced low-temperature drying methods allow for the dehydration of the substance while preserving the native properties of the protein. Optimizing the methods and conditions of extraction and drying will improve the technology for obtaining the additive and produce a product with the best functional and technological properties.As a result of this work, we obtained a protein mixture of collagen proteins, which

exhibits high functional and technological properties and is subject to further research. At this stage of our work, we obtained animal-based protein. The next step is to determine the functional and technological properties of the obtained additive and conduct spectral analysis of the samples with the best properties.