"Begin at the end when isolating plant proteins"
-by Katie Cottingham
"But whereas animal meat is naturally high in protein, plants also contain a high percentage of oils, fats, carbohydrates, and fiber. To concentrate of isolate protein requires a complex series of techniques that can change the structure and properties of these compounds along the way. Understanding the properties and composition of the end product is crucial for processors."
Reprinted from INFORM May 2024, Vol. 35 (5), pg. 8-12, copyright © 2024, with permission granted by AOCS