Preparation and some functional properties of rice bran protein concentrate at different degree of hydrolysis using bromelain and alkaline extraction.

Rice bran protein was extracted by using defatted rice bran and water at 1:6 (w/w) and 6% of bromelain at pH 9.0, 50 degrees C, 500 rpm for 15 and 30 mins. The degree of hydrolysis (DH) of rice bran protein extract (RBPE) was 19 and 36.5%, respectively, and their nitrogen solubility was higher than the controls. Rice bran protein concentrate (RBPC) was prepared by spray drying. Emulsion activity of RBPC produced from 19% DH RBPE was increased while emulsion stability index was not significantly different from the control. Foam capacity and rehydration ability of RBPC were greater than the control.