Short communication: influence of transglutaminase on the heat stability of milk

J Dairy Sci. 2001 Jun;84(6):1331-4. doi: 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(01)70162-2.

Abstract

Skim milk powders were prepared from control and transglutaminase-treated skimmed milk. The heat stability of reconstituted transglutaminase-treated skimmed milk (9.0% total solids) was markedly increased in the pH region of minimum stability (pH 6.8 to 7.1) compared with control milk, while the heat stability of reconstituted concentrated transglutaminase-treated skimmed milk (22.5% total solids) increased progressively as a function of pH relative to control milk. The effect of transglutaminase treatment on the heat stability of skimmed milk may have commercial applications, but extensive research is necessary to gain a better understanding of the mechanism by which transglutaminase improves heat stability.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Coagulants / pharmacology*
  • Hot Temperature
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Milk / drug effects*
  • Milk / physiology
  • Milk Proteins / chemistry
  • Milk Proteins / drug effects*
  • Time Factors
  • Transglutaminases / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Coagulants
  • Milk Proteins
  • Transglutaminases