Composition comprising textured fungal protein pieces

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least 60 wt. % of textured fungal protein (TFP) pieces containing, calculated by weight of dry matter: 25-70 wt. % of protein; 5-25 wt. % of fat; 20-45 wt. % of dietary fibre; 0.5-20 wt. % of anionic polysaccharide selected from alginate, pectin and combinations thereof; wherein at least 50 wt. % of the protein is fungal protein, wherein at least 25 wt. % of the dietary fibre is aminopolysaccharide selected from chitin, chitosan and combinations thereof; and wherein the anionic polysaccharide is ionically cross-linked by divalent metal cation selected from Ca2+, Mg2+ and combinations thereof. The TFP pieces in the present composition comprise fungal biomass providing protein, dietary fibre and fat. They can suitably be applied in food products, not only as a valuable source of protein and dietary fibre, but also to provide a desirable ‘chewy/fibrous’ texture.

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