Effects of enzymatic hydrolysis and ultrafiltration on physicochemical and functional properties of faba bean protein
Journal
Cereal Chemistry
Date Issued
2019
Author(s)
Ewelina Eckert
Jay Han
Kevin Swallow
Zhigang Tian
Jarpa-Parra, Marcela
Universidad Adventista de Chile
Lingyun Chen
DOI
10.1002/cche.10169
Abstract
Background and objectives: Faba bean proteins isolates did not show sufficient functional properties for food applications due to poor solubility. Enzymatic treat-ments and ultrafiltration may improve solubility and functional properties of faba bean protein. The aim of the present work was to investigate the effect of different proteases (pepsin, trypsin, flavourzyme® 500 L, neutrase® 0.8 L), hydrolysis time and ultrafiltration technique on the physicochemical and functional characteristics of faba bean protein.Findings: The protein solubility increased from 24.4% to 88.8% at pH 7 and 81.0% at pH 5 by pepsin hydrolysis (15 min). Their foaming capacity (FC) increased from 31.2% to 122.2% at pH 5 and 66.7% to 131.2% at pH 7 and the oil holding capacity (OHC) increased from 6.12 to 8.21 g/g by pepsin hydrolysis. Fraction I (Mw > 10 kDa) and II (Mw: 5–10 kDa) obtained after pepsin hydrolysis and ultra-filtration demonstrated further improved foaming and oil holding capacity and much improved emulsifying capacity.Conclusions: Enzymatic hydrolysis and ultrafiltration provided a strategy to signifi-cantly improve faba bean protein solubility and functional properties.Significance and novelty: Faba bean protein hydrolysates and ultrafiltration frac-tions are good sources of protein with excellent solubility and functionality.
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