The effect of maleylation on functional properties of soy protein isolate was studied. The results showed that the acylation degree of soy protein isolate increased, and the isoelectric point of soy protein isolate decreased with dosage of maleic anhydride increasing. With acylation degree increasing, the conformation of soy protein isolate was loose, and the microenvironment of tryptophan residue tended to expose to water, and the hydrophilicity of soy protein isolate improved. While maleylation impaired the foam stability, the solubility, foam capacity, emulsifying capacity and emulsion stability of maleylated soy protein isolate were markedly ameliorated. The research showed good potential for maleylated soy protein isolate as functional food additive. |