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The Effects Of Milk Phospholipids On Functional Properties Of Anhydrous Milk Fat And Oil Structured Gel Systems, Zachary Cooper
The Effects Of Milk Phospholipids On Functional Properties Of Anhydrous Milk Fat And Oil Structured Gel Systems, Zachary Cooper
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Lecithin is an ingredient commonly used in foods composed of high concentration of phospholipids. Phospholipids are a type of fat that can mix with both water and oil. In the current food industry, most lecithins come from sunflower, egg, and soybean sources. An additional source of phospholipids can be the waste streams from the dairy industry, such as the whey protein and butter making processes, since these contain a high concentration of phospholipids. Dairy phospholipids have been isolated in the past, but their traits as a functional ingredient are still unknown. In addition, most isolated dairy phospholipids still contain protein, …