Plant Seed Proteins: Chemistry, Technology and Applications
Sachin K Sonawane
, Shalini S Arya*
Food Engineering and Technology Department, Institute of Chemical Technology, NM Parikh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India- 400 019.
Corresponding author Email: shalu.ghodke@gmail.com
Abstract:
This review deals with the significance of plant seed proteins. Plant seed proteins are known to provide various beneficial activities like antimicrobial, antihypertensive, antiviral and antioxidant. They are essential source of amino acids; act as a source of nutrition booster. Present review elaborates on extraction of proteins and hydrolysis with their advantages and disadvantages, their nutritional property, health benefits and challenges associated with the peptides.
Keywords:
Antimicrobial activity; Bioactive peptides; Protein hydrolysate; Plant seed.
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