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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Measure of protein solubility
Origin: Ancient Greeks (Classical antiquity) — Mediterranean
See full technique reference →The Protein Dispersibility Index (PDI) is a means of comparing the solubility of a protein in water, and is widely used in the soybean product industry.
Tofu (China): Determines protein extraction efficiency for coagulation
Tempeh (Indonesia): Affects fungal mycelium growth during fermentation
Soy milk (East Asia): Influences protein content and mouthfeel
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Protein denaturation
Cause: Excessive heat during processing
Fix: Control processing temperature below 60°C
Oxidation
Cause: Exposure to air during storage
Fix: Use nitrogen-flushed packaging