The comparison of physicochemical properties and cell structure of texturized vegetable protein (TVP) and different types of meats (beef, pork, and chicken samples) were studied. TVP from the blend of 40% isolated soy protein (ISP) and 60% wheat gluten (WG) was texturized with a twin-screw extruder at 100 g/min feed rate, 45% moisture content, 250 rpm screw speed and 140℃ die temperature. The nitrogen solubility index, integrity index, chewiness, longitudinal cutting strength and microstructure of TVP were similar to the chicken sample, when compared to the other meats. However, water absorption capacity (WAC) of TVP (217.38%) was significantly (P<0.05) higher than those of meat samples (109.53 to 165.35%). The microstructure of TVP showed the fibrous structure. Non-uniform air cells were observed in the microstructure of TVP, which could indicate high WAC. The study demonstrated that the physicochemical and cell structure of TVP from the blend 40% ISP and 60% WG with 45% moisture extrusion process was similar as chicken sample.

• Gi-Hyung Ryu(Department of Food Science and Technology, Kongju National University, Chungnam, Korea)
• Sasimaporn Samard(Department of Food Science and Technology, Kongju National University, Chungnam, Korea)