Physicochemical, techno-functional, and in vitro gut microbial fermentation characteristics of Cyperus esculentus protein benchmarked against soy protein isolate.
BACKGROUND The increasing demand for sustainable dietary proteins has driven interest in alternative plant-derived ingredients beyond soy protein. Although soy protein isolate (SPI) remains widely used, its supply is affected by trade dependence and price fluctuations. Cyperus esculentus protein (CEP), recovered from u...