Enzymatic hydrolysates of okara

摘要

Methods for hydrolyzing okara using endopeptidase and/or endoglucanase enzymes are disclosed. The hydrolyzed okara has a diminished water-holding capacity and is useful for supplementing the protein and fiber content of food products.

主权项

1. A method for making an enzymatic hydrolysate of okara comprising contacting an aqueous dispersion of okara with one or more endopeptidase enzymes and one or more endoglucanase enzymes in the substantial absence of exopeptidase and exoglucanase enzymes, and drying said aqueous dispersion to a moisture content of less than about 10% by weight to provide an enzymatic hydrolysate of okara having a reduction in water-holding capacity (WHC) of about 5% to about 75% as compared to the WHC of said okara prior to enzymatic hydrolysis, said enzymatic hydrolysate characterized in that a homogenous dispersion of 10 g of said hydrolysate in 85 g of distilled water will separate into distinct phases on standing undisturbed for 1 hour.