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Optimization of organically produced pea starch for using in different foodstuffs
Project
Project code: 2819EPS007
Contract period: 01.09.2020
- 31.12.2023
Budget: 78,754 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: pea, nutrition, vegetable production, development of taste, human nutrition, nutrients, plant genetic resources , plant breeding, product quality
The quality of pea starch has so far been subject to strong fluctuations, which repeatedly lead to reduced food product qualities. This is not least due to low appreciation and creation of native grain legumes so far. After decades of recession, there has been a certain revival in cultivation of grain legumes at home for the last few years. Reduced breeding programs contributed to the fact that only a few varieties are left and their optimization, especially with regard to individual valuable ingredients (especially starch, proteins, non-nutritive ingredients) has not been promoted comprehensively. The aim of this project is to characterize the reasons for fluctuating pea starch quality and to identify genotypes that have a good starting pea starch quality and thus, also provide the basis for further optimization by breeding. For this purpose, varieties, genetic resources and breeding strains of a hundred summer and a hundred winter peas will be grown and, after starch/starch-based products have been obtained, a selection is made regarding starch content and composition (e.g., amylose/amylopectin ratio, cross-linking of amylopectin) and technofunctional properties (gel and Film formation, baking ability, stability under the influence of acid, shear and heat). These properties will be also tested on finished products (e.g., bakery goods, extrusion products, fillings (e.g., for confectioneries), (glass) noodles, instant dishes). The project is accompanied by a number of associations as well as smaller and larger industrial partners, who provide advice on ideas and tasks. The project idea is based on the problem of fluctuating qualities identified by industry, when using the pea starch so far. Accordingly, initial solutions for the industry can be offered with this project. In addition, the development of new value-added concepts and product ideas leads to the spreading of the idea and the diversification of the market for organically produced products.
Section overview
Subjects
- Crop Production
Framework programme
Federal Organic Farming Scheme and other forms of sustainable agriculture (BÖLN)
