METHOD FOR PREPARING PEPTIDE PRODUCTS, AND RESULTING PRODUCTS

摘要

A method in which an esterification reaction is carried out on at least one esterifiable grouping of a protein or peptide contained in an animal or vegetable substrate, and said protein or peptide is exposed to a proteolytic enzyme. The esterification reaction is preferably carried out on at least one carboxylic grouping of the protein or peptide, advantageously by means of an aliphatic alcohol having 1-5 carbon atoms, or an activated derivative thereof. The method may be used to prepare novel peptide populations for use as ingredients or additives in food compositions, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics.