Standardization of Methodology for Evaluating Whey Proteins

Equivocal definition of "functional property" has led to a confusing array of properties and methods to determine these attributes.Such variables as test procedures per se, biases inherent in them, and sample history often may dictate the definition of a particular functional property.This paper reviews objectives of determining functional properties of food proteins, approaches used to determine functionality, existing terminology, and methods pinpointing the areas of confusion.Solutions to these current problems are explored, and the progress on collaborative studies to define and measure functional properties is discussed,