Plant Proteins

Plant Proteins: Farm to Table addresses all aspects of plant proteins, including plant science, chemistry, processing, formulations, nutrition, and trends. This important reference also covers cereal and pulse plant-based and soy proteins and presents protein extraction and processing techniques, as well as ingredient principles and their application in formulating plant-based products, from ingredient interactions to processing to measurement science, including sensory. The book addresses not only the different types of plant proteins and their nutritional aspects but also plant protein processing and ingredients and formulating plant proteins to develop plant-based foods.It will be a welcomed addition to the libraries of food technologists, research scientists, product developers, process engineers, students and educators.
- Includes nutritional claims and calculations for individual countries supported with examples - Presents methods and techniques for evaluations of plant-based foods - Provides descriptions and comparisons of types of plant proteins - Contains application case studies pertaining to ingredient insights, formulation tips, and food processing challenges and solution - Provide insights on plant protein ingredient processing

Section 1: Introduction to Plant-Based Proteins as Food Ingredients1. Plant-Based Proteins: Definitions and Types2. Consumer Trends, Nutrition, and Sustainability3. Advancements in Plant Sciences, Genetics, and Breeding4. Protein Isolation and Processing Techniques5. Functionality of Plant-Based ProteinsSection 2: Application of Plant-Based Proteins in the Food Industry6. Rheology of Foods Containing Plant-Based Proteins7. Sensory Aspects and Oral Processing of Plant-Based Proteins8 Plant-Based Proteins in Bakery and Snack Applications9. Plant-Based Proteins in Pasta and Noodle Applications10. Plant-Based Proteins for Formulation of Dairy Alternatives (or Plant-Based Milks)11. Texturizing Proteins for Meat Alternatives12. Plant-Based Proteins for Formulation of Meat Alternatives13. Using Functional Fats in Plant Protein FormulationsSection 3: Regulatory Issues Concerning Plant Proteins14. Protein ClaimsSection 4: The Future of Plant-Based Proteins15. Emerging Technologies Pertaining to Plant-Based Proteins16. Commercialization and Consumer Acceptance