Flaxseed Gum Surimi Gel

Healthier low-fat gel

Replacing animal fat with flaxseed gum improves gel strength, elasticity, texture, and network density in surimi gels.

Mengting, Chen · Wang, Jie · Wu, Wenjin · Sheng, Chen · Wang, Lan · Shi, Liu

Food Chemistry 2025

Advantages

Optimal gel strength, elasticity, and texture at 60% flaxseed gum substitution

More uniform moisture distribution at 60% flaxseed gum

Denser and smoother microstructure at 60% flaxseed gum

High final protein digestibility despite slower early-stage digestion