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Article: Enzymes extract proteins from rice bran efficiently.
- Article from:
- Emerging Food R&D Report
- Article date:
- August 1, 2002
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Proteins found in heat-stabilized and defatted rice bran (HDRB) are difficult to extract. Heating decreases the solubility of proteins through denaturation and complexing with other components. New efficient ways to extract these proteins could add value to rice bran.
Enzyme-aided approaches could preserve the functionality of proteins while improving extraction efficiency. Enzymatic techniques require gentle conditions and extract proteins that are otherwise insoluble. Scientists at the University of Arkansas evaluated the role of selected enzymes in hydrolyzing proteins. They characterized peptides from the rice bran matrix.
The investigators studied ...