Table 1. Formulation of the protein-polysaccharide hydrogels and scaffolds
Hydrogels/scaffolds | Soy protein isolate (2.5%) | Pea protein isolate (2.5%) | Agarose (1%) | Agar powder (1%) |
SA | + | – | + | – |
SAP | + | – | – | + |
PA | – | + | + | – |
PAP | – | + | – | + |
SA, soy protein-agarose hydrogel; SAP, soy protein-agar powder hydrogel; PA, pea protein-agarose hydrogel; PAP, pea protein-agar powder hydrogel; +, the scaffold incorporates this material; –, this material is not incorporated into the scaffold.