Emulsified Soy Protein Isolate: The Versatile Performer in Modern Food Industry
In our daily lives, many of the delicious foods we enjoy—from a single sausage and a cup of non-dairy creamer milk tea to an exquisite vegan cake—often rely on an indispensable behind-the-scenes hero: emulsified soy protein isolate. It is not a single ingredient, but a functional food material created by subjecting soy protein isolate to specific physical processing, resulting in exceptional emulsifying and gelling properties. To understand its wide range of applications, we must first examine its two core capabilities. The Two Core Functional Capabilities Bridging Water and Oil: Superior Emulsification Emulsified soy protein isolate performs a critical “bridging” function. It stably connects water and oil—two inherently immiscible substances—forming a uniform and stable emulsion. This capability underpins its widespread use in beverages, sauces, and emulsified meat systems. Building Structure: Heat-Induced Gelling Equally important is its “structuring” function. Upon heating, it forms...