Functionality of whey proteins covalently modified by allyl isothiocyanate. Part 1 physicochemical and antibacterial properties of native and modified whey proteins at pH 2 to 7
Whey protein isolate was covalently modified with allyl isothiocyanate. The adducts showed increased hydrophobicity at pH 2, 4 and 6. The protein folding was less rigid at pH 2 and 6. The protein β-sheet content increased. Antimicrobial activity of WPI was not significantly influenced.