How to Reconstruction using Transglutaminase

What You Need to Know

Transglutaminase is a cross-linking enzyme that catalyzes the formation of covalent bonds between glutamine and lysine residues on protein molecules, working optimally at temperatures between 20°C and 40°C. The reaction time varies depending on enzyme concentration, temperature, and protein type, typically taking several minutes to an hour to achieve desired cross-linking.

Steps

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   Niku-dofu (Japan) (Japanese kaiseki): Creates seamless tofu-meat composites

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   Faux Filet Mignon (France) (Parisian bistros): Binds secondary cuts into premium presentations

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   Mock Crab Sticks (China) (Cantonese seafood tradition): Restructures white fish proteins

The Science

Primary Reaction

Cross-linking of protein molecules

Common Mistakes