TY - BOOK AU - Hettiarachchy,Navam S. TI - Food proteins and peptides: chemistry, functionality, interactions, and commercialization SN - 9781420093414 (hbk.) PY - 2012/// CY - Boca Raton, FL PB - Taylor & Francis KW - Food KW - Protein content KW - Peptides KW - Proteins in human nutrition KW - Physiological effect N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - 'A unique blend of fundamentals and applied information, this book first provides readers with understanding of the chemistry and properties of food-derived proteins and peptides before looking at ways to maximize functional utilization in foods and dietary supplements. A valuable resource for nutritionists, nutraceutical experts, and pharmacologists involved with product development and dietary supplement applications, the book describes physicochemical properties and interactions involved in regulating biological function. It also covers practical considerations regarding properties such as solubility, emulsification, foaming, and gelling, as well as protein modifications, both chemical and enzymatic, to improve functionalities'-- ER -