Liha töötlemine
A
structures that can explain their functional
typical example of such a molecule is leci-
roles.
thin, which in comminuted products is often
from eggs or soybeans.
Mineral Salts
Proteins
The main salts having a role in the emulsi-
fication of comminuted meat products are Proteins are polymers of amino acids; they
NaCl and phosphates. Phosphates have a have a high proportion of nonpolar groups,
wide application in the meat-processing and they are surface active. They must rapidly
industry and improve binding and texture in absorb to the surface (McClements 1999).
processed meat products. For meat prepara- Nonmeat proteins are mainly used for their