Liha töötlemine
2007). Thus, the content of amino acids and properties of fermented sausages have been
peptides increases in aged meat (Nishimura demonstrated (Bruna et al. 2000), such treat-
et al. 1988; Mikami et al 1995). Although ment could be used for developing functional
enzymatic hydrolysis of meat proteins during meat products containing bioactive peptides.
aging results in improvement in sensory Meat protein hydrolyzates (peptides) could
properties, there has been no report about the also be food ingredients, as they have bioac-
generation of bioactive peptides in meat tivities for functional foods.
during aging or storage. Studies would be
expected to reveal the novel meaning of meat
Meat Protein-Derived
aging for improving its bioactivities.
Bioactive Peptides