PLANT PROTEINS: Nutritional Aspects and Processing Applications, Elsevier, ss.123-148, 2026
In food systems, the modification of food proteins by chemical methods is a significant technique to enhance their functional properties and performance of proteins. Major modification techniques such as cross-linking, phosphorylation, acetylation, succinylation, lipophilization, and glycosylation are discussed in this chapter, with a focus on their molecular mechanisms, effects on protein, and potential applications. Understanding the changes in proteins’ structure and functions is critical for progressing protein-based developments in the food business. Chemical alterations allow proteins to be adjusted for specific functions and dietary uses. This chapter offers an exhaustive investigation of chemical modifications, their benefits, limitations, and future developments in the field of food science.