Food Proteins and Peptides
Author | : Navam S. Hettiarachchy |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 461 |
Release | : 2012-03-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781420093421 |
ISBN-13 | : 1420093428 |
Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Download or read book Food Proteins and Peptides written by Navam S. Hettiarachchy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-03-19 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A multidisciplinary resource, this volume enables researchers to understand the physicochemical and biochemical factors that govern the functionality of food peptides and proteins. Following chapters on structure and chemistry, the book describes modes of characterization and the functional relationships of food proteins. It examines solubility and insolubility and explores proteins and peptides as emulsifying and foaming agents. Final chapters review future industrial perspectives and explore the role of nanotechnology in protein research. With contributions from a panel of international scientists, this volume captures the state of the art in protein and peptide research, providing a launching pad for further inquiry and discovery.