Protein hydrolysates from agricultural crops—bioactivity and potential for functional food development

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Abstract

There has been an unprecedented demand for inexpensive plant-derived protein hydrolysates in recent years, owing to their potential nutritional applications. This review examines existing evidence regarding protein hydrolysates from agricultural crops such as wheat, soy, rapeseed, sunflower and barley. The bioactivity of these protein hydrolysates, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities are discussed. In addition to evidence regarding their potential to enhance human nutrition, the effect of the hydrolysates on the techno-functional properties of foods will be reviewed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)112-130
Number of pages19
JournalAgriculture (Switzerland)
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Bioactive
  • Plant-derived
  • Protein hydrolysates
  • Techno-functional

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