Biorefining of crab shells for protein recovery using natural deep eutectic solvents: physicochemical and functional characterization of crab shell proteins

Key Points

• This research investigates the recovery of proteins from crab shells using biorefining with natural deep eutectic solvents.
• Extraction of proteins from crab shells using natural deep eutectic solvents.
• Characterization of physicochemical properties of extracted proteins.
• Assessment of functional properties of crab shell proteins.
• Extracted crab proteins displayed enhanced physicochemical properties.
• Functional properties of proteins improved using green solvents.
• Processed crab shells represent a sustainable source for food ingredients.