Ice Recrystallization Inhibition Activity of Soy Protein Hydrolysates

Madison Fomich1, Vermont P Día1, Uvinduni I Premadasa2

  • 1Department of Food Science, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37994, United States.

Summary

Soy protein isolate (SPI) hydrolysates show significant ice recrystallization inhibition (IRI) activity, with specific fractions reducing ice crystal size by up to 57%. This research highlights SPI hydrolysates as promising ice inhibitors for industrial applications.