Key stages of microgelation (IMAGE)

University of Leeds

Key stages of microgelation

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Plant proteins start off as clumpy and poorly hydrated. Water is added and they are heated. The proteins change shape and trap water around themselves, creating a gel. That gel is broken up into a plant protein microgel, with plant protein particles surrounded by water.

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Ben Kew, University of Leeds_

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