Consumer acceptance of egg white partially substituted with mushrooms and mushroom–egg white flavor pairing
This study investigated how consumers respond to patties made by combining mushrooms with egg white. Researchers tested 16 different versions of these patties, varying the amount of mushroom (0-30%), the type of mushroom (white or crimini), and cooking method (steamed or roasted). Results showed that patties with up to 20% mushroom were well-accepted by consumers, with steamed patties made from crimini mushrooms being most popular. The flavor combination of mushrooms and egg white was rated positively by almost all participants.