Proteins are essential dietary components which have a range of functional and
structural properties that significantly impact food quality. Today, a growing
body of research is dedicated to understanding protein structure and developing
proteins as multi-functional ingredients for the food industry.
Edited by a leading expert in the field and with a distinguished international
team of contributors, this book reviews the latest research on how proteins may
be used to enhance the nutritional, textural, and other qualities of food
products. Following two introductory chapters, the book discusses sources of
proteins, examines the caseins, whey, and muscle and soy proteins, as well as
the proteins from oil-producing plants,