Solubility z Extraction and Purification z Good Index for potential applications of proteins – Degree of insolubility – Impaired ability for gelation, emulsification and foaming – Important in food beverages z Markedly and irreversibly reduced when heating is involved z Main advantage – Permits rapid and extensive dispersion – Facilitates protein diffusionSolubility z Extraction and Purification z Good Index for potential applications of proteins – Degree of insolubility – Impaired ability for gelation, emulsification and foaming – Important in food beverages z Markedly and irreversibly reduced when heating is involved z Main advantage – Permits rapid and extensive dispersion – Facilitates protein diffusion