Effects of Processing Technology on Protein Separation, Quality and Functional Characteristics

Dear Colleagues,

Proteins are often involved in food product design as functional ingredients and food components. The properties of proteins often depend on the structure‒function paradigm, which states that the polypeptide chain of proteins needs to fold into a stable three-dimensional (3D) structure, which is a prerequisite of the functioning of the protein. In the process of food processing and protein modification or extraction, however, more or less structural changes will be caused, thereby affecting the protein quality and function. The targeted design of processing strategies to modify protein structures and optimize protein functional properties is an effective way to improve food quality. While many physical and chemical strategies have been developed in recent years to improve the functional properties of food proteins, the potential mechanisms require further investigation and their industrial potential needs to be evaluated. Therefore, this Special Issue of Foods, entitled “Effects of Processing Technology on Protein Separation, Quality and Functional Characteristics”, invites works (original research papers or reviews) on the current state of knowledge of the subject. Specifically, this Special Issue should include, but is not limited to, the following points:

• Separation, identification, and characterization of food proteins;
• Novel physical or chemical processing strategies to modify food protein structure and function;
• Innovative technology, modification methods to improve food protein quality, and functional characteristics;
• Innovative design of protein-based food systems.

Dr. Zhongjiang Wang
Prof. Dr. Hui Zhang
Guest Editors

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• food protein
• food processing
• protein function
• protein separation
• protein structural characterization
• protein-based food systems
• food protein ingredients