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Modified lentil protein mimics fat in non-fat yogurt
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Modified lentil protein can act like fat in nonfat foods, especially yogurt, delivering creaminess and richness, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. The work, published in Food Chemistry, is the latest effort to develop an effective fat texturizer for use i
Modified lentil protein can act like fat in nonfat foods, especially yogurt, delivering creaminess and richness, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. The work, published in Food Chemistry, is the latest effort to develop an effective fat texturizer for use in low-fat foods.
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