Functional properties of dried milk whey Propiedades funcionales de suero de leche deshidratado

Abstract

The economic value of many proteins as food ingredients lies in their functional properties. Those having abilities such as foaming, emulsifying and water-holding are often supplied as dried powders [for example, egg white (albumin) and milk whey proteins]. The drying process, however, can have a great effect on such functional properties through denaturation of the protein. This paper will address some of the issues affecting functionality for spray-dried whey proteins, previ ously concentrated by ultrafiltration. The limiting factor is the outlet air temperature, which should be low enough to prevent denaturation, as the powder experiences a combination of the highest temperature and the lowest moisture content at that stage in the drying process.

Keywords

spray drying whey protein denaturation food powders

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