Proteolytic Activity of Zingiber officinale Extract: Interaction With Myofibrillar Proteins of Different Origins and Functional Effects in Meat Systems
ABSTRACT Plant‐derived proteases are widely investigated as sustainable tools for meat tenderization; however, their efficacy depends on enzyme characteristics, concentration, and muscle origin. This study compared a crude Zingiber officinale extract with bromelain and papain, two of the most established plant protease...