Production and uses of protein concentrates and isolates

A review on the production of protein concentrates and isolates and their u se in human foods has been carried out The three methods usually used in th e obtention of protein concentrates are described: extraction with water, w ith thermic treatment or with hydroalcoholic solutions. Also the most commo n methods used for the obtention of protein isolates are described, includi ng isoelectric precipitation or protein recovery by ultrafiltration. Applic ations of protein isolates in human foods, such as nutritionals or function als, are also described.