The effect of ionic regulation on the structure of whey protein during ultrafiltration process and hydraulic reverse

Wang Wenqiong1, Li Jianju2, Zhou Jiyang2

  • 1College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225127, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Northwest Water Resource, Environment and Ecology, MOE, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, No. 13 Yanta Road, Xi'an 710055, China.

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