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Proteins obtained from seeds of legumes or plants. Vegetable proteins are globulins, such as prolamine or glutelin. Some can be soluble in water, ethanol or salt solutions. Aqueous extracts of vegetable proteins have been used as pastes and adhesives. Examples of plant proteins are: | Proteins obtained from seeds of legumes or plants. Vegetable proteins are globulins, such as prolamine or glutelin. Some can be soluble in water, ethanol or salt solutions. Aqueous extracts of vegetable proteins have been used as pastes and adhesives. Examples of plant proteins are: | ||
| − | + | * hemp seed - edestin | |
| − | + | * Brazil nuts - excelsin | |
| − | + | * almond - amandin | |
| − | + | * lentils - legumin | |
| − | + | * wheat - gliadin | |
| − | + | * corn - zein | |
| − | + | * barley - hordein | |
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:27, 25 June 2022
Description
Proteins obtained from seeds of legumes or plants. Vegetable proteins are globulins, such as prolamine or glutelin. Some can be soluble in water, ethanol or salt solutions. Aqueous extracts of vegetable proteins have been used as pastes and adhesives. Examples of plant proteins are:
- hemp seed - edestin
- Brazil nuts - excelsin
- almond - amandin
- lentils - legumin
- wheat - gliadin
- corn - zein
- barley - hordein
Synonyms and Related Terms
proteina vegetal (Esp.); protéïne végétale (Fr.); proteine vegetali (It)