Soy proteins: A review on composition, aggregation and emulsification

Composition of soybean proteins is briefly described. Gels and gelling processes of soybean proteins and other functionalities such as colloidal properties and emulsifying properties are described. The effects of temperature, pH, ionic strength, processing conditions such as high pressure, ultrasonic treatment, utilisation of enzyme, chemical modification are also described since they have been found useful to improve the processing and final product.