Functional and bioactive properties of Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) protein hydrolysates produced by enzymatic treatments

Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) protein hydrolysates were produced with gastrointestinal enzymes. Functional properties such as nitrogen solubility, emulsifying capacity and emulsion stability, foam capacity and stability of the hydrolysates were determined. Angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitory, antioxidant and antithrombotic capacities were evaluated to determine the biological activity of hydrolysates. For pepsin, degree of hydrolysis (DH) increased sharply between 5 min (22.33 %) and 60 min (28.07 %), respectively, with a maximum DH of 33.50 % (90 min). For pancreatin, DH increased sharply between 5 min (25.08 %) and 90 min (34.92 %), respectively, with a maximum DH of 37.23 % (120 min). For sequential system pepsin–pancreatin, DH increased sharply between 5 min (25.21 %) and 60 min (32.82 %), respectively, with a maximum DH of 34.14 % (120 min). Hydrolysates with the lowest DH and the highest DH were selected to assess the functional and biological potential. Mucuna pruriens limited hydrolysates can be considered a useful food additives to provide functional properties, while M. pruriens extensive hydrolysates can be used as nutraceutical ingredients.