1.School of Food Science and Technology,Jiangnan University,Wuxi 214122,China;2.School of Chemical and Material Engineering,Jiangnan University,Wuxi 214122,China
Abstract：Protein is one of the most important components in food system.Considering food proteins having a variety of functional properties as well as higher levels of nutritive value,this article elaborated the significance of protein in food system;summarized its main functional properties and its correlation with the structure in different food.It also introduced the functional proteins and their applications in food industry.The modification methods of food proteins were also reviewed in this chapter.
2009, Vol. 23 
