# Enhancement of myofibrillar protein gelation by plant proteins for improved surimi gel characteristics: Mechanisms and performance

*PRI Rank #9 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Meat and Animal Product Quality Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #9 |
| 18m citations | 44 |
| Journal | LWT |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.lwt.2024.116045 |
| Corresponding authors | Yadong Zhao, Junliang Chen, Yan Song |
| Institution | KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Meat and Animal Product Quality Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/meat-and-animal-product-quality/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.lwt.2024.116045](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2024.116045)

## Topics

Gelation · Surimi · soy protein isolate · wheat gluten · pea protein · Texture properties · water-holding capacity · charged amino acids · Protein structure · α-helix to β-sheet transformation · hydrophobic interactions · disulfide bonds · gel whiteness · protein matrix continuity · sulfhydryl groups · gel-reinforcing additives · plant protein incorporation

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