Solubility Prediction of Edible Insect Proteins

Edible insects, with their high-quality protein content, environmental friendliness, and low production costs, represent a sustainable alternative protein source. The solubility of their proteins in food processing is significantly influenced by extraction and processing conditions. Lifeasible addresses the challenges encountered in the extraction and processing of edible insect proteins by offering advanced technical methods to support the prediction of their solubility. We particularly utilize mathematical models or algorithms to estimate the solubility of insect protein in specific solutions based on extraction process parameters, including pH, temperature, ionic strength, defatting methods, and enzymatic hydrolysis conditions, thereby aiding in the research, development, and processing of edible insect protein products.

What Can We Offer?

Edible insects protein solubility prediction model development

• We use state-of-the-art machine learning methods to build prediction models. These models achieve R² >0.99 in predicting the solubility of edible insect protein, significantly outperforming traditional statistical models, and can identify key process parameters through feature importance analysis.
• Input factors include insect species, defatting method, pH value, solvent type, temperature, enzymatic hydrolysis parameters, and other features.
• The predictive models we develop for our clients effectively guide experimental design, saving costs and time.

Functional parameter interconnected prediction

• Based on solubility prediction results, functional indicators such as emulsification, foaming, and gelling properties of proteins can be further linked.
• We utilize the correlation patterns between solubility and functional performance from existing literature to build models, helping clients estimate the processing performance and applicability of insect protein in different food formulations.

Customizemodels and experimental optimization recommendations

• We provide customized models tailored to clients' specific raw materials, such as specific insect species or processing methods, through data training. Based on model analysis, we output optimal extraction condition combinations, such as pH, enzymatic hydrolysis combinations, defatting methods, and salt concentrations. Customized models help clients reduce trial-and-error costs and accelerate product development iterations.

Application Areas of Edible Insect Protein Solubility Prediction

• Insect protein powder development. By determining the extraction process to obtain highly soluble powder, the taste and formulation compatibility of insect protein powder can be improved.
• Food formulation design. Highly soluble proteins are more suitable for applications such as beverages and nutritional powders, while low-solubility proteins may require additional enzymatic hydrolysis or modification.
• Process scaling and quality control. Provide standardized parameter processes and solubility monitoring for the industrial production of insect protein.
• Evaluation of new raw materials. Rapidly assess the solubility performance and feasibility of new insect species or mixed raw materials under different conditions.

Why Choose Us?

• Rich data support. We have established an experimental database encompassing a range of common edible insects and various extraction conditions.
• Save testing resources. We can utilize model prediction results to screen for high solubility conditions, enabling customers to significantly shorten their R&D cycle and reduce costs.
• Customized services. We can customize prediction models for our customers' raw materials.

Lifeasible specializes in the functional research and development of insect protein. Our edible insect protein solubility prediction service is characterized by scientific accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. We continuously update and optimize our technical systems with the aim of promoting more intelligent and efficient scientific research and product development processes in the food, nutrition, and insect protein industries. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.