Transglutaminase-induced cross-linking of vicilin-rich kidney protein isolate: Influence on the functional properties and in vitro digestibility

Transglutaminase-Induced Polymerization of Pea and Chickpea Protein to Enhance Functionality

Pulse proteins, such as pea and chickpea proteins, have inferior functionality, specifically gelation, compared to soy protein, hindering their applications in different food products, such as meat analogs. To close the functionality gap, protein polymerization via targeted modification can be pursued. Accordingly, transglutaminase-induced polymerization was evaluated in pea protein isolate (PPI) and chickpea protein isolate (ChPI) to improve their functionality. The PPI and ChPI were produced following a scaled-up salt extraction coupled with ultrafiltration (SE-UF) process. Transglutaminase (TGase)-modified PPI and ChPI were evaluated in comparison to unmodified counterparts and to commercial protein ingredients. Protein denaturation and polymerization were observed in the TG PPI and TG ChPI. In addition, the TGase modification led to the formation of intermolecular β-sheet and β-turn structures that contributed to an increase in high-molecular-weight polymers, which, in turn, significantly improved the gel strength. The TG ChPI had a significantly higher gel strength but a lower emulsification capacity than the TG PPI. These results demonstrated the impact of the inherent differences in the protein fractions on the functional behavior among species. For the first time, the functional behavior of the PPI and ChPI, produced on a pilot scale under mild processing conditions, was comprehensively evaluated as impacted by the TGase-induced structural changes.

Applications of Enzyme Technology to Enhance Transition to Plant Proteins: A Review

As the plant-based food market grows, demand for plant protein is also increasing. Proteins are a major component in foods and are key to developing desired structures and textures. Seed storage proteins are the main plant proteins in the human diet. They are abundant in, for example, legumes or defatted oilseeds, which makes them an excellent candidate to use in the development of novel plant-based foods. However, they often have low and inflexible functionalities, as in nature they are designed to remain densely packed and inert within cell walls until they are needed during germination. Enzymes are often used by the food industry, for example, in the production of cheese or beer, to modify ingredient properties. Although they currently have limited applications in plant proteins, interest in the area is exponentially increasing. The present review first considers the current state and potential of enzyme utilization related to plant proteins, including uses in protein extraction and post-extraction modifications. Then, relevant opportunities and challenges are critically discussed. The main challenges relate to the knowledge gap, the high cost of enzymes, and the complexity of plant proteins as substrates. The overall aim of this review is to increase awareness, highlight challenges, and explore ways to address them.

Effect of Microbial Transglutaminase Treatment on the Techno-Functional Properties of Mung Bean Protein Isolate

The purpose of this study was to investigate the improvement in techno-functional properties of mung bean protein isolate (MBPI) treated with microbial transglutaminase (MTG), including water- and oil-holding capacity, gelling properties, and emulsifying capacity. MBPI dispersions were incubated with MTG (5 U/g of protein substrate) at 45 °C with constant stirring for 4 h (MTM4) or 8 h (MTM8). Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis showed that MTG treatment for different durations increased the amount of high-molecular-weight proteins in MBPI, and most of the cross-linking by MTG was terminated at 8 h. Improved water-holding capacity, gelling properties, emulsifying capacity, and stability were observed after MTG treatment, and decreased protein solubility and surface hydrophobicity were observed. Furthermore, the texture of the heat-induced gels made from MTG-treated MBPI was evaluated using a texture analyzer. MTG treatment increased the hardness, gumminess, chewiness, and adhesiveness of the heat-induced gels. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy demonstrated the enhanced hardness of the gels. This research reveals that MTG-catalyzed cross-linking may adjust the techno-functional properties of MBPI, allowing it to be used as a soy protein alternative in food products, such as plant-based and processed meats.

Nanoemulsion: A novel delivery approach for thermosensitive IgG on inhibiting milk fat oxidation

IgG, a biologically active substance in bovine colostrum, is easily inactivated during heat treatment and edible process to lose its biological activity. Nanoemulsion can effectively protect IgG to maintain its biological activity from injurious treatment. In this study, a food-grade nanoemulsion system was developed to protect IgG from heat and acid damage. It can be found that the residual rate of nanoemulsion-protected IgG reaches 87.1 % after 10 min at 72 °C. After 5 min at 82 °C, the residual rate of IgG in nanoemulsion was 18.7 % higher than that in PBS. In the simulated gastric fluid at pH 2.0, the residual rate of IgG in the nanoemulsion reacted for 4 h was 21.5 % higher than that in PBS. It indicated that nanoemulsion system can improve the heat and acid resistance of IgG compared with others, which is attributed to the lowest water activity of nanoemulsion. The contents of hydroperoxide and malondialdehyde in the milk after storage for 72 h with nanoemulsion-protected IgG were 0.12 meq/kg and 0.04 mg/kg, respectively, less than that of PBS-protected IgG. IgG is protected by nanoemulsion can effectively protect its activity during processing, which provides a theoretical basis for its direct application in liquid milk.

Cross-linking effects of EGCG on myofibrillar protein from common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and the action mechanism

The cross-linking effects and action mechanism of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) on myofibrillar protein from common carp (Cyprinus carpio) were investigated. According to particle size, zeta potential, and atomic force microscopy, EGCG could cause the aggregation of myofibrillar protein, while hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions were the main molecular forces. With the measurement of Fourier transform infrared spectrum, surface hydrophobicity, fluorescence spectrum, circular dichroism spectrum, and molecular dynamics simulation, EGCG could make the spatial configuration of myofibrillar protein loose, enhance the exposure of amino acid residues, and further change its secondary and tertiary structures by forming intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds with myofibrillar protein. In addition, the gel properties of myofibrillar protein were improved by EGCG. All results suggested that EGCG had the cross-linking effects on myofibrillar protein in carp meat and could further improve its properties, which showed the potential to improve the qualities of fish meat in food industry. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Compared with other meat, fish meat is particularly easy to break and deteriorate during its processing and sales due to the short length and low cross-linking degree of fish myofibrillar protein, which shows some negative impacts on the quality of fish meat. In the present study, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) showed the significant cross-linking effects on carp myofibrillar protein and further improved its physicochemical properties. All results suggested that EGCG had the potential to increase the cross-linking degree of fish myofibrillar protein and improve its properties, so as to ameliorate the quality of fish meat during processing and storage.

Structure and property changes of whey protein isolate in response to the chemical modification mediated by horseradish peroxidase, glucose oxidase and d-glucose

Whey protein isolate (WPI) was modified by a ternary system containing horseradish peroxidase, glucose oxidase and d-glucose through the one- and two-step protocols, yielding two respective crosslinked products MWPI-1 and MWPI-2 with the enhanced relative dityrosine contents (127.4 and 101.0). Compared with WPI, both MWPI-1 and MWPI-2 had much ordered secondary structure, increased disulfide-bond contents, average particle sizes, surface hydrophobicity, oil-binding capacity, emulsification and thermal stability, but reduced free sulfhydryl groups contents and in vitro digestibility. Moreover, both MWPI-1 and MWPI-2 in dispersions showed higher apparent viscosity, larger viscoelastic moduli than WPI, together with the lower gelling temperatures (67.1 °C and 70.1 °C versus 73.6 °C). Overall, MWPI-1 with a higher crosslinking extent consistently exhibited more remarkable property alteration. It is concluded that the ternary system is an effective approach when aiming to modify secondary structure especially these properties of WPI, such as aggregation, emulsification, gelation, rheology and thermal stability.

Effect of Fractionation and Processing Conditions on the Digestibility of Plant Proteins as Food Ingredients

Plant protein concentrates and isolates are used to produce alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs. Fractionation of ingredients and subsequent processing into food products modify the techno-functional and nutritional properties of proteins. The differences in composition and structure of plant proteins, in addition to the wide range of processing steps and conditions, can have ambivalent effects on protein digestibility. The objective of this review is to assess the current knowledge on the effect of processing of plant protein-rich ingredients on their digestibility. We obtained data on various fractionation conditions and processing after fractionation, including enzymatic hydrolysis, alkaline treatment, heating, high pressure, fermentation, complexation, extrusion, gelation, as well as oxidation and interactions with starch or fibre. We provide an overview of the effect of some processing steps for protein-rich ingredients from different crops, such as soybean, yellow pea, and lentil, among others. Some studies explored the effect of processing on the presence of antinutritional factors. A certain degree, and type, of processing can improve protein digestibility, while more extensive processing can be detrimental. We argue that processing, protein bioavailability and the digestibility of plant-based foods must be addressed in combination to truly improve the sustainability of the current food system.

Denatured pre-treatment assisted polyphenol oxidase-catalyzed cross-linking: effects on the cross-linking potential, structure, allergenicity and functional properties of OVA

To evaluate the impacts of denatured pre-treatments (heating and denaturants) on cross-linking and the combined effect of pre-treatment and cross-linking on the structure, allergenicity and functional properties of OVA, OVA was pre-treated in different ways and then cross-linked. Results showed that the cross-linking reaction was obviously promoted with heating at 100 °C for 5 min or 0.5% of SDS as the pretreatment. Due to the coordinated process of pre-treatments and cross-linking, the secondary structure was changed and the gastrointestinal digestion of OVA was promoted. Meanwhile, the emulsifying properties, foaming properties, and antioxidant properties of OVA were remarkably improved. Furthermore, the IgG and IgE binding capacities of OVA, as well as the OVA-induced degranulation capacity of KU812 were all significantly decreased. However, upon comparing the cross-linking assisted by two different pre-treatments, it was seen that heating at 100 °C for 5 min was better than being treated with 0.5% of SDS in reducing the potential allergenicity of OVA. Therefore, we concluded that heat denaturation (at 100 °C for 5 min) assisted enzymatic cross-linking may provide a new cross-linking method to develop hypoallergenic foods with good functional properties.

Capitalizing on a double crop: Recent advances in proso millet's transition to a food crop

Across the globe, strategies to adapt food production to a changing climate as well as to unforeseen events (such as a pandemic) are needed, for example, if farmers miss planting times due to abnormal weather patterns or harvests are lost. Such food security considerations represent reasons for why proso millet deserves a more prominent place at the table. It has one of the shortest growing seasons and water requirements among cereals and is already grown in rotation with other crops, for example, in the American Midwest. Yet, most consumers in the Western world are unfamiliar with it, which limits its market potential. Introducing proso millet to consumers requires development of products with acceptable textural and sensory attributes as well as convincing selling points. These can be found in its nutritional profile, as it is a gluten-free "ancient" grain and millet-based products frequently have low glycemic indices. This review presents a synthesis of recent studies that utilized processing strategies to advance proso millet functionality. Results are put into the context of the most frequently addressed compositional and functional attributes, organized in clusters. Diversity across varieties in amylose to amylopectin ratios presents an opportunity to utilize proso millet for foods with specific pasting requirements, as in bread versus pasta. Hydrothermal or pressure treatments may further adapt its functionality for baked goods. Bitterness remains an unsolved issue, even when decorticated material is used. In addition, heating dramatically lowers in vitro protein digestibility, whereas starch digestibility appears to be matrix dependent (more than raw material dependent).

Property changes of caseinate in response to its dityrosine formation induced by horseradish peroxidase, glucose oxidase and d-glucose

BACKGROUND

A ternary system containing horseradish peroxidase (HRP), glucose oxidase and d-glucose using one- or two-step treatment was evidently able to cross-link proteins via dityrosine formation and thus was assessed for its possible impact on several properties of a protein ingredient caseinate.

RESULTS

HRP, glucose oxidase and d-glucose were used at 200 U, 6 U and 0.05 mmol g^-1 protein to treat caseinate by one- and two-step methods, producing two cross-linked caseinates named CLCN-I and CLCN-II, respectively. In response to the conducted cross-linking, both CLCN-I and CLCN-II gained slightly reduced dispersibility at pH 5-10, enlarged hydrodynamic radius (particle size distribution, 266.37 and 258.33 versus 226.67 nm) and negative zeta-potential (-26.60 and -22.27 versus -14.30 mV) in dispersions, increased water-binding (3.70 and 3.09 versus 2.68 kg kg^-1 protein), decreased oil-binding (1.75 and 2.74 versus 2.87 kg kg^-1 protein) and emulsifying activity (76.2 and 82.3 versus 94.3 m² g^-1 protein), increased emulsion stability (84.3% and 82.5% versus 78.6%), and enhanced thermal stability with lower mass loss (58.5% and 59.6% versus 64.3%) or higher decomposition temperatures (331.2 °C and 328.7 °C versus 327.6 °C) upon heating at 105-450 °C. In addition, CLCN-I and CLCN-II had decreased gelling temperatures and shortened gelling times when forming acid-induced gels, and the gels were endowed with increased values in four textural indices and finer microstructure. Moreover, CLCN-I with a higher cross-linking extent showed greater property changes than CLCN-II.

CONCLUSION

This ternary system could be used in caseinate cross-linking to improve properties such as aggregation, emulsification, gelation and thermal stability. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.

Preparation and Evaluation of New Glycopeptides Obtained by Proteolysis from Corn Gluten Meal Followed by Transglutaminase-Induced Glycosylation with Glucosamine

New glycopeptides were generated by proteolysis from corn gluten meal (CGM) followed by transglutaminase (TGase)-induced glycosylation with glucosamine (GlcN). The glycopeptides exhibited desirable antioxidant and intracellular ROS-scavenging properties. The amount of conjugated GlcN quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was 23.0 g/kg protein. The formed glycopeptides contained both glycosylated and glycation types, as demonstrated by the electrospray ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (ESI-TOF MS/MS). The glycopeptides exhibited scavenging capabilities against free radical diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and hydroxyl radicals by reducing their power. The potential protection of glycopeptides against ethanol-induced injury in LO2 cells was assessed In Vitro based on methyl thiazole tetrazolium (MTT) testing and intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging capacity, respectively. Glycopeptide cytoprotection was expressed in a dose-dependent manner, with the glycopeptides exhibiting good solubility ranging from 74.8% to 83.2% throughout a pH range of 2-10. Correspondingly, the glycopeptides showed good emulsifying activity (36.0 m2/g protein), emulsion stability (74.9%), and low surface hydrophobicity (16.3). These results indicate that glycosylation of CGM significantly improved its biological and functional properties. Glycopeptides from CGM could be used as potential antioxidants as well as comprising a functional food ingredient.

Isoenergic modification of whey protein structure by denaturation and crosslinking using transglutaminase

The structural effect of denaturation of whey protein by heat or pH and subsequent crosslinking by transglutaminase.

Volatile flavour compounds, sensory characteristics and antioxidant activities of mungbean meal protein hydrolysed by bromelain

Enzymatic mungbean meal protein hydrolysate (eb-MPH) is a novel natural flavour/antioxidant source. A 15% bromelain (w/w) concentration with a hydrolysis time of 12 h was the optimum conditions to produce eb-MPH, which showed the greatest antioxidant activities and sensory characteristics. eb-MPH was composed of oligopeptides that had low molecular weight (< 10 kDa) as well as surface hydrophobicity and high content of hydrophobic amino acids. eb-MPH contributed to DPPH (80) and ABTS (95%) scavenging activities and to savoury/sweet flavour volatile compounds (3-methyl-butanal, furfural and benzaldehyde), bouillon odour, sweet odour, chicken odour, meaty odour, moderate bitter taste and umami. In addition, principal component analysis (PCA) showed that 72.87% of the total variance confirmed the correlation between DH, S₀, DPPH, ABTS, sensory characteristics and volatile flavour compounds. These results suggested that eb-MPH can be used as a natural food flavouring agent and antioxidant.

Modified properties of a glycated and cross-linked soy protein isolate by transglutaminase and an oligochitosan of 5 kDa

BACKGROUND

Soy protein is an important protein ingredient for the food industry; however, its properties can be improved by enzymatic and chemical modifications. This study applied a new enzymatic glycation and cross-linking to modify soy protein isolate (SPI), using an oligochitosan of 5 kDa and transglutaminase. Properties of the obtained glycated and cross-linked SPI (GC-SPI) were unknown and thus assessed.

RESULTS

GC-SPI contained glucosamine of 13.6 g kg^-1 protein, but less reactable &bond;NH₂ than SPI (0.42 vs. 0.50 mol kg^-1 protein). Infrared spectra and circular dichroism results showed that GC-SPI other than SPI and cross-linked SPI had more &bond;OH in molecules, and was more disordered in secondary structure. In comparison with SPI, GC-SPI showed enhanced water-binding capacity, could form aggregates with enlarged hydrodynamic radius (180.2 vs. 82.9 nm) and negative zeta-potential (-31.2 vs. -27.7 mV) in dispersion, but exhibited lower thermal stability (e.g. greater mass loss) upon heating at a temperature above 288 °C. GC-SPI also had lower in vitro proteolytic digestibility than SPI due to the protein cross-linking.

CONCLUSION

Oligochitosan of 5 kDa and transglutaminase can be used to glycate and cross-link SPI. This approach is applicable to generate potential protein ingredient with good hydration and dispersive stabilisation. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry.

Blocking celiac antigenicity of the glutamine-rich gliadin 33-mer peptide by microbial transglutaminase

Transamidation by mTG with variety of acyl-acceptor substrates decreased the antigenicity of gliadin peptide related to celiac disease.

In vitro gastrointestinal digestion study of a novel bio-tofu with special emphasis on the impact of microbial transglutaminase

We have developed a novel bio-tofu, made from mixed soy and cow milk (MSCM), using Lactobacillus helveticus MB2-1 and Lactobacillus plantarum B1-6 incorporated with microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) as coagulant. MTGase was added to improve the textural properties and suit for cooking. However, the effect of MTGase on the digestion of mixed-protein fermented by lactic acid bacteria was unclear. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of MTGase on protein digestion of bio-tofu under simulated gastrointestinal digestion condition. The results showed that addition of MTGase could affect the particle size distribution, degree of hydrolysis, the content of soluble proteins and free amino acids. Based on the electrophoresis data, MTGase addition enhanced protein polymerization. During gastric and intestinal digestion process, proteins from bio-tofu were degraded into low molecular mass peptides. Our results suggested that incorporation of MTGase could lead to enzymatic modification of proteins of bio-tofu which may help in controlling energy intake and decrease the chance of food allergy.

Effects of Extruded Soy Protein on the Quality of Chinese Steamed Bread

Five different extruded soy protein isolates (ESPIs) were obtained by extrusion and denoted by IVD1, IVD2, IVD3, IVD4, and IVD5. Then the SDS-PAGE results showed that the subunits of SPI decreased after extrusion, especially the subunits of 90.8, 32.8, and 31.3 kDa, whereas no isopeptide bond was formed. Although SPI improved both the development time (DT) and stability (S) of dough, ESPIs increasedSbut the DT decreased from 4.3 min to 1.8–2.0 min. Texture profile analysis (TPA) results showed that the hardness and chewiness of Chinese steamed bread (CSB) decreased in the order wheat flour+IVD2 (WF+IVD2), WF+SPI, WF+IVD4, WF+IVD1, WF+IVD3, WF, and WF+IVD5. As regards color, the total colorΔEdecreased except for the WF+IVD1 (56.22); its positive and negative trends ofL⁎andb⁎were invariant with the SPI or ESPIs mixture, whereasa⁎showed a positive trend. The sensory score increased from 82.7 to 83.4 with 3% of SPI addition and up to 87.8 when the substitution was IVD1. Therefore, SPI treated by extrusion may significantly improve the quality of CSB.

Caseinate-gelatin and caseinate-hydrolyzed gelatin composites formed via transglutaminase: chemical and functional properties

BACKGROUND

Treatment of food proteins by enzymatic crosslinking and other reactions can confer modified properties on the treated proteins. Bovine gelatin and hydrolyzed bovine gelatin were used to generate two caseinate-based composites via transglutaminase, and potential useful properties to food processing were investigated for both composites.

RESULTS

Caseinate-gelatin and caseinate-hydrolyzed gelatin composites contained 33.4 and 10.3 g kg(-1) protein of 4-hydroxyproline, respectively. Caseinate conjugation with gelatin and hydrolyzed gelatin resulted in two composites with stronger absorption at five wavenumbers during Fourier transform-infrared analysis, demonstrating that they were rich in hydroxyl and carboxyl groups. Both composites exhibited higher viscosity values in aqueous dispersions, lower thermal stability (i.e. higher mass loss) during thermogravimetric analysis and worse emulsifying properties than original caseinate, owing to conjugation and crosslinking via transglutaminase. However, confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) analysis revealed that both composites actually had better emulsion stability after 2 weeks of storage.

CONCLUSION

The composites generated were different in chemical characteristics and better in viscosity and emulsion stability than original caseinate. They might have potential as protein thickeners and emulsifiers. CLSM is a better technique to assess emulsion stability of food proteins than the classic turbidity method.

Effects of microfluidization treatment and transglutaminase cross-linking on physicochemical, functional, and conformational properties of peanut protein isolate

Peanut protein isolate (PPI) was treated by high-pressure microfluidization (40, 80, 120, and 160 MPa) and/or transglutaminase (TGase) cross-linking. It was found that individual microfluidization at 120 MPa was more effective in improving the solubility, emulsifying properties, and surface hydrophobicity of PPI than at other pressures (e.g., 40, 80, or 160 MPa). Individual TGase cross-linking also effectively changed the physicochemical and functional properties of PPI. Microfluidization (120 MPa) or TGase cross-linking caused the unfolding of PPI structure, resulting in the decrease of α-helix and β-turns levels and the increase of β-sheet and random coil levels, as proved by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and circular dichroism (CD) spectra. Compared with individual treatments, microfluidization followed by TGase cross-linking significantly (p < 0.05) improved the emulsion stability during long-term storage (20 days). Moreover, the combined treatments led to looser structure of PPI and resulted in more obvious changes in physicochemical properties.

Mechanical and water-holding properties and microstructures of soy protein isolate emulsion gels induced by CaCl2, glucono-δ-lactone (GDL), and transglutaminase: influence of thermal treatments before and/or after emulsification

The mechanical properties, water-holding capacities (WHC), and microstructures of emulsion gels, induced by glucono-δ-lactone (GDL), CaCl(2), and microbial transglutaminase (MTGase) from unheated and heated soy protein isolate (SPI)-stabilized emulsions (at protein concentration 5%, w/v; oil volume fraction, 20%, w/v), were investigated and compared. The influence of thermal pretreatments (at 90 °C for 5 min) before and/or after emulsification was evaluated. Considerable differences in mechanical, water-holding, and microstructural properties were observed among various emulsion gels. The thermal pretreatment after emulsification increased the strength of the emulsion gels induced by GDL and CaCl(2), whereas in the case of MTGase, thermal pretreatments before and/or after emulsification on the contrary greatly inhibited gel network formation. The application of the enzyme coagulant exhibited much higher potential to form SPI-stabilized emulsion gels with higher mechanical strength than that of the other two coagulants. The WHC of the emulsion gels seemed to be not directly related to their gel network strength. Confocal laser scanning microscope analyses indicated that the network microstructure of the formed emulsion gels, mainly composed of aggregated protein-stabilized oil droplets and protein aggregate clumps, varied with the type of applied coagulants and emulsions. The differences in microstructure were basically consistent with the differences in mechanical properties of the gels. These results could provide valuable information for the formation of cold-set soy protein-stabilized emulsion gels.

Functional and conformational properties of phaseolin (Phaseolus vulgris L.) and kidney bean protein isolate: a comparative study

BACKGROUND

Kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgris L.) seed is an underutilised plant protein source with good potential to be applied in the food industry. Phaseolin (also named G1 globulin) represents about 50 g kg(-1) of total storage protein in the seed. The aim of the present study was to characterise physicochemical, functional and conformational properties of phaseolin, and to compare these properties with those of kidney bean protein isolate (KPI).

RESULTS

Compared with kidney bean protein isolate (KPI), the acid-extracted phaseolin-rich protein product (PRP) had much lower protein recovery of 320 g kg(-1) (dry weight basis) but higher phaseolin purity (over 950 g kg(-1)). PRP contained much lower sulfhydryl (SH) and disulfide bond contents than KPI. Differential scanning calorimetry analyses showed that the phaseolin in PRP was less denatured than in KPI. Thermal analyses in the presence or absence of dithiothreitol, in combination with SH and SS content analyses showed the contributions of SS to the thermal stability of KPI. The analyses of near-UV circular dichroism and intrinsic fluorescence spectra indicated more compacted tertiary conformation of the proteins in PRP than in KPI. PRP exhibited much better protein solubility, emulsifying activity index, and gel-forming ability than KPI. The relatively poor functional properties of KPI may be associated with protein denaturation/unfolding, with subsequent protein aggregation.

CONCLUSION

The results presented here suggest the potential for acid-extracted PRP to be applied in food formulations, in view of its functional properties.