The application of Jackfruit by-product on the development of healthy meat analogue

Abstract

This study is aimed to introduce the potential of jackfruit by-products to develop a healthy meat analogue. Meat analogue had been produced with different jackfruit by-products to wheat gluten ratio. The textural properties of meat analogs were studied, where the result showed a significant decrease in hardness and chewiness with decreasing wheat gluten content. In sensory properties, meat analogue with 58% jackfruit by-products and 20% vital wheat gluten was the most preferred meat analogue in terms of appearance, aroma, taste, color, hardness, juiciness and overall acceptability. Other than that, the nutritional composition of jackfruit by-products meat analogue showed higher content of protein and dietary fiber. It was concluded that jackfruit by-products were the new main ingredient to develop healthy meat analogue for vegetarians and health-conscious individuals who stick on meat-free or a reduced meat diet without jeopardizing protein and micronutrients intake.