CORN PROTEIN-CONCENTRATE - FUNCTIONAL AND NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES

The functional and nutritional properties of a bland, light colored corn protein concentrate (MCPC) have been investigated. This material contains 67% protein (dsb) and less than 0.5% fat. The water solubility is low, but water and fat binding properties are similar to those of a commercial soy concentrate. MCPC is rich in methionine and cystine, and forms complementary protein mixtures having enhanced nutritive value with soy products. The PER of a 20/80 (protein basis) mixture of MCPC and soy concentrate was found to be 86% the value for casein compared to 73% of the casein value for soy concentrate alone. Digestibility (in vitro) of MCPC was 0.82. Copyright © 1979, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved