Application of an Aspergillus saitoi protease preparation to soybean curd to modify its functional and rheological properties

Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2008 Feb;72(2):587-90. doi: 10.1271/bbb.70537. Epub 2008 Feb 7.

Abstract

An Aspergillus saitoi protease preparation, Molsin, was found to contain beta-glucosidase as well as protease activities. Application of Molsin to soybean curd improved its functionality by converting the contained isoflavone glycosides to their aglycones through beta-glucosidase, and also modified the rheological property into a creamy consistency through protease. The enzymatically modified soybean curd was characterized by a ductility flow having no particular rupture point.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillus / enzymology*
  • Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
  • Glycine max / metabolism*
  • Peptide Hydrolases / metabolism*
  • Rheology*
  • beta-Glucosidase / metabolism

Substances

  • beta-Glucosidase
  • Peptide Hydrolases