Preparation and characterization of protein isolate from Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares roe by isoelectric solubilization/precipitation process

• Published in: Fisheries and aquatic sciences Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 1 - 10
• Main Authors: Lee, Hyun Ji, Lee, Gyoon-Woo, Yoon, In Seong, Park, Sung Hwan, Park, Sun Young, Kim, Jin-Soo, Heu, Min Soo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Korean Society of Fisheries and Aquatic Science 01.06.2016; 한국수산과학회
• Subjects: Chemical composition; Isoelectric solubilization/precipitation process; Protein isolate; Roe; Yellowfin tuna; 수산학

Abstract Isoelectric solubilization/precipitation (ISP) processing allows selective, pH-induced water solubility of proteins with concurrent separation of lipids and removal of materials not intended for human consumption such as bone, scales, skin, etc. Recovered proteins retain functional properti...