Effects of preparation methods on protein and amino acid contents of various eggs available in Malaysian local markets

Acta Sci Pol Technol Aliment. 2013 Jan-Mar;12(1):21-31.

Abstract

Background: The effect of preparation methods (raw, half-boiled and hard-boiled) on protein and amino acid contents, as well as the protein quality (amino acid score) of regular, kampung and nutrient enriched Malaysian eggs was investigated.

Methods: The protein content was determined using a semi-micro Kjeldahl method whereas the amino acid composition was determined using HPLC.

Results: The protein content of raw regular, kampung and nutrient enriched eggs were 49.9 ±0.2%, 55.8 ±0.2% and 56.5 ±0.5%, respectively. The protein content of hard-boiled eggs of regular, kampung and nutrient enriched eggs was 56.8 ±0.1%, 54.7 ±0.1%, and 53.7 ±0.5%, while that for half-boiled eggs of regular, kampung and nutrient enriched eggs was 54.7 ±0.6%, 53.4 ±0.4%, and 55.1 ±0.7%, respectively. There were significant differences (p < 0.05) in protein and amino acid contents of half-boiled, hard-boiled as compared with raw samples, and valine was found as the limiting amino acid. It was found that there were significant differences (p < 0.05) of total amino score in regular, kampung and nutrient enriched eggs after heat treatments.Furthermore, hard-boiling (100°C) for 10 minutes and half-boiling (100°C) for 5 minutes affects the total amino score, which in turn alter the protein quality of the egg.

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / analysis*
  • Animals
  • Chickens
  • Cooking / methods*
  • Dietary Proteins / analysis*
  • Eggs / analysis*
  • Hot Temperature
  • Malaysia

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Dietary Proteins