2nd Edition

The Chemistry of Cereal Proteins

By Radomir Lasztity Copyright 1996

    In the past decade, since the first edition was published, the study of cereal protein chemistry has grown and changed. New separation techniques have been introduced while the application of achievements of molecular biology and genetic engineering of proteins has progressed dramatically. This new edition includes these advances and updates the chemistry of cereal proteins for all specialists working in theory and practice of cereal grain production and processing.

    Introduction
    References
    The Importance and General Characterization of Cereal Proteins
    Introduction
    General Characteristics of Cereal Proteins
    The Biosynthesis of Cereal Proteins
    Germination (Sprouting)
    The Nutritive Value of Cereal Proteins
    Extraction of Cereal Grain Proteins
    References
    Wheat Proteins
    Introduction
    Nomenclature, Extraction
    Storage Proteins of the Endosperm
    Low Molecular Weight Storage Proteins (Gliadins)
    High Molecular Weight Storage Proteins (Glutenins)
    The Gluten Complex and Factors Influencing Its Rheological Properties
    The Quantity and Quality of the Components of the Gluten Complex
    Interactions between Protein Components
    The Structure of the Gluten Complex
    Metabolically Active (Cytoplasmic) Proteins
    Enzymes of Wheat
    Purothionins
    Other Cytoplasmic Proteins
    Nutritive Value of Wheat Proteins and Wheat Protein Preparations
    References
    Rye and Triticale Proteins
    Introduction
    Protein Content, Its Distribution, and Gross Amino Acid Composition
    Storage Proteins of Rye and Triticale
    Low Molecular Weight Storage Proteins
    High Molecular Weight Storage Proteins
    Metabolically Active Proteins
    Enzymes
    Other Proteins
    Nutritive Value of Rye and Triticale Proteins and Protein Concentrates
    References
    Barley Proteins
    Introduction, General Characterization of the Barley Proteins
    Structure and Composition of the Barley Storage Proteins
    Low Molecular Weight Storage Proteins (Hordeins)
    High Molecular Weight Storage Proteins (Glutelins)
    Cytoplasmic Proteins of Barley
    Albumins and Globulins
    Enzymes and Enzyme Inhibitors
    Other Proteins
    Nutritive (Feeding) Value of Barley Proteins
    References
    Maize Proteins
    Introduction, General Characterization of Maize Proteins
    Storage Proteins of Maize
    Low Molecular Weight Storage Proteins (Zeins)
    High Molecular Weight Storage Proteins (Maize Glutelins)
    Cytoplasmic (Metabolically Active) Proteins of Maize
    Albumins and Globulins
    Enzymes and Enzyme Inhibitors
    Other Proteins
    Protein Concentrates and Nutritive Value of Maize Proteins
    References
    Sorghum Proteins
    Introduction, General Characterization of Sorghum Proteins
    Storage Proteins
    Low Molecular Weight Storage Proteins (Kafirins)
    High Molecular Weight Storage Proteins (Glutelins)
    Cytoplasmic (Metabolically Active) Proteins
    Enzymes and Enzyme Inhibitors
    Albumins and Globulins
    Other Proteins
    Nutritive Value of Sorghum Proteins and Protein Concentrates
    References
    Rice Proteins
    Introduction, General Characterization of Rice Proteins
    Storage Proteins of Rice
    Low Molecular Weight Storage Proteins (Prolamins)
    High Molecular Weight Storage Proteins (Glutelins)
    Cytoplasmic (Metabolically Active) Proteins
    Albumins and Globulins
    Enzymes and Enzyme Inhibitors
    Other Proteins
    Nutritive Value of Rice Proteins
    References
    Oat Proteins
    Introduction, General Characterization of Oat Proteins
    Storage Proteins of Oat
    Globulins
    Oat Prolamins (Avenins)
    Oat Glutelin (Residue Protein)
    Metabolically Active Proteins
    Enzymes
    Other Proteins
    Nutritive Value of Oat Proteins and Protein Concentrates
    References
    Millet Proteins
    Introduction, General Characterization of Millet Proteins
    Storage Proteins
    Low Molecular Weight Storage Proteins (Prolamins)
    High Molecular Weight Storage Proteins (Glutelins)
    Cytoplasmic (Metabolically Active) Proteins
    Nutritive Value of Millet Proteins
    References
    Nonfood Uses of Cereal Proteins
    Index

    Biography

    Radomir Lasztity