# Precooked state based on protein denaturation kinetics impacts moisture status, protein oxidation and texture of prepared chicken breast

*PRI Rank #19 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Nutrition and Physiology Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #19 |
| 18m citations | 23 |
| Journal | Food Chemistry |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140994 |
| Corresponding authors | Xing Chen |
| Institution | Jiangnan University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Nutrition and Physiology Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/animal-nutrition-and-physiology/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140994](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140994)

## Topics

protein denaturation kinetics · precooked state · moisture status · protein oxidation · chicken breast texture · cooking temperature · thermal processing · Water-holding capacity · Myofibrillar proteins · protein aggregation · cooking loss · Meat tenderness

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