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: Received: 28 October 2024 / Approved: 29 October 2024 / Online: 30 October 2024 (05:18:28 CET)
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Villegas, M. M.; Silva, J. N.; Tito, F. R.; Tonón, C. V.; Muñoz, F. F.; Pepe, A.; Guevara, M. G. From Beer to Cheese: Characterization of Caseinolytic and Milk-Clotting Activities of Proteases Derived from Brewer's Spent Grain (BSG). Preprints2024, 2024102242. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2242.v1
Villegas, M. M.; Silva, J. N.; Tito, F. R.; Tonón, C. V.; Muñoz, F. F.; Pepe, A.; Guevara, M. G. From Beer to Cheese: Characterization of Caseinolytic and Milk-Clotting Activities of Proteases Derived from Brewer's Spent Grain (BSG). Preprints 2024, 2024102242. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2242.v1
Villegas, M. M.; Silva, J. N.; Tito, F. R.; Tonón, C. V.; Muñoz, F. F.; Pepe, A.; Guevara, M. G. From Beer to Cheese: Characterization of Caseinolytic and Milk-Clotting Activities of Proteases Derived from Brewer's Spent Grain (BSG). Preprints2024, 2024102242. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2242.v1
APA Style
Villegas, M. M., Silva, J. N., Tito, F. R., Tonón, C. V., Muñoz, F. F., Pepe, A., & Guevara, M. G. (2024). From Beer to Cheese: Characterization of Caseinolytic and Milk-Clotting Activities of Proteases Derived from Brewer's Spent Grain (BSG). Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2242.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Villegas, M. M., Alfonso Pepe and María Gabriela Guevara. 2024 "From Beer to Cheese: Characterization of Caseinolytic and Milk-Clotting Activities of Proteases Derived from Brewer's Spent Grain (BSG)" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2242.v1
Abstract
This study explores the extraction and characterization of proteolytic enzymes from brewer's spent grain (BSG) and their potential as sustainable coagulants in the dairy industry. BSG samples from various beer types (Blonde Ale, IPA, Kölsch, Honey, and Porter) were obtained from two artisanal breweries in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Optimization of caseinolytic activity (CA) and protein extraction was conducted using a Plackett-Burman design, followed by a Box-Behnken design. Optimal protein concentration was achieved at intermediate pH and high temperature, while CA peaked at pH 8.0. The specific caseinolytic activity (SCA) varied among the extracts, with BSG3 showing the highest activity (99.6 U mg⁻¹) and BSG1 the lowest (60.4 U mg⁻¹). Protease inhibitor assays suggested the presence of aspartic, serine, metallo, and cysteine proteases. BSG3 and BSG4 showed the highest hydrolysis rates for α-casein (70% and 78%). For κ-casein, BSG1, BSG2, and BSG3 demonstrated moderate activity (56.5%, 49%, and 55.8), while BSG4 and BSG5 exhibited the lowest activity. Additionally, the milk-clotting activity (MCA) of BSG extracts was comparable to plant-based coagulants like Cynara cardunculus and Ficus carica. These findings highlight the potential of BSG-derived proteases as alternative coagulants for cheese production, offering a sustainable link between the brewing and dairy industries.
Biology and Life Sciences, Food Science and Technology
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