Comparison of hydrodynamic and ultrasonic cavitation effects on soy protein isolate functionality

Abstract In this study, soy protein isolate (SPI) dispersions (3%, w/v) were treated with hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) with a venturi tube (treatment volume: 2 L) and ultrasonic cavitation (UC) (treatment volume: 200 mL and 2 L) under the power of 550 W for 5, 10, 20, and 30 min. The effects of HC and UC treatment on the physicochemical and functional properties of SPI were investigated, and the results were compared to better evaluate the HC effects on food proteins. The results showed that the electrophoretic profile and pH were not affected by UC or HC treatment. The particle size and viscosity of SPI were reduced after UC or HC treatment. Both UC and HC treatment significantly (P