Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Synthesis of Soy Protein to Improve its Amino Acid Composition and Functional Properties

Soy protein was enzymatically modified and ultrafiltred, and functional properties were evaluated. After enzymatic hydrolysis, hydrolysate (20 g/100 mL) was incubated with chymotrypsin and glycerol at 37°C. Different methionine methyl‐ester concentrations, pHs, and time were tested. Amino acid composition and functional properties of ultrafiltrated fractions (FI>10, 10>FII>3, and 3>FII>1 kDa) were evaluated. Optimum hydrolysis conditions were 12 h and 50°C, and those of synthesis were 0.07585 g Met/g, pH 7, and 3 h, binding 2.2% to 5% methionine. Fractions under 10 kDa presented 100% solubility and the best clarity. High‐methionine fractions had higher foam volume, lower emulsifying capacity and hydrophobicity. Modified hydrolysates have a potential for use in soluble high nutritional products.