Concentrating Proteins from Milk and Meat

Proteins are recovered and purified from a variety of sources for their nutritional and functional properties. In particular, proteins from oilseeds such as soy are valued components of human foods and animal feeds. Oilseed meals, after vegetable oil has been pressed and solvent extracted, may be extracted with acids and bases to dissolve proteins and separate them from carbohydrates. After neutralization, protein concentrates and isolates are produced, which may be formed by extrusion or spinni…