Abstract
The effect of whey protein isolate (WPI) on the stability of water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions and their impact on the quality of tofu was studied in this research. Stability of W/O emulsions was investigated by global stability, particle size, viscosity measurements, and interfacial tension measurements. Results showed that addition of WPI improved the stability of W/O emulsions, and the stabilizing effect was attributed to the diminution in particle size, the increase in viscosity, and the reduction in interfacial tension. Compared to traditional bittern, the application of W/O emulsion coagulants increased the tofu yield and improved the quality of tofu.
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