Plant Protein Innovation Center

New Capabilities Overview

Researcher dialyzing protein from a protein extraction

Sample Preparation

Samara loading samples into a LECO Nitrogen analyzer

Compositional Analysis

Image of Sarra decanting solubilized alfalfa protein from insoluble herbage during a protein extraction

Protein Extraction

Brittany loading protein samples into an SDS-PAGE gel

Structural Characterization

Sarra testing the emulsification capacity of a protein sample

Functional Characterization

Nigel preparing HPLC samples

Nutritional Analysis

Sima recording flavors observed through GC-MS-O

Flavor Analysis

Charu performing an enzyme-assisted protein extraction

Protein Modification

Image showing the bottle filling process for a high protein beverage

Application Techniques

UMN food science building

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