Pro Tip: Use calorimetry to understand gelation and processing in plant-based proteins 04.20.2022 By Harrison Helmick Differential scanning calorimetry provides insight on starch gelatinization in the oven and retrogradation during shelf life.Read More
Pro Tip: Light can illuminate protein emulsification 03.16.2022 By Harrison Helmick Ultraviolet-visible (UV-VIS) spectroscopy can be used to gain insight on protein emulsification, solubility and protein structure.Read More
Pro Tip: Electrostatic interactions help understand protein functionality 02.02.2022 By Harrison Helmick Electrostatic interactions influence both baking and product development with plant-based proteins.Read More
Pro Tip: Using rheology to optimize plant-based proteins 01.19.2022 By Harrison Helmick Rheometers are often used to understand how gels form in plant-based proteins.Read More
Pro Tip: Use spectroscopy to see process changes 11.03.2021 By Harrison Helmick FTIR can reveal how processing impacts ingredient functionality. Read More
Pro Tip: Functionalize protein with extrusion 10.13.2021 By Harrison Helmick Extruders can provide shear forces that denature the protein. Read More
Pro Tip: Use shear denaturation for stronger protein gels 09.08.2021 By Harrison Helmick Research has found that pulse and milk proteins react similarly when shear forces are applied to gluten. Read More
Pro Tip: Pressure has uses beyond food safety 08.11.2021 By Harrison Helmick Protein functionality can benefit from high-pressure processing.Read More
Pro Tip: Cold denaturation reveals novel plant-based protein functionality 07.14.2021 By Harrison Helmick This relatively unexplored area in the food industry can functionalize protein in novel ways.Read More
Pro Tip: Classify your data to speed up innovation 06.16.2021 By Harrison Helmick With machine learning, formulators can identify potential egg replacers with less bench time.Read More