of calciumchloride after heat treatment did not have a significant effect
on the rheological properties of the MWP suspensions. This effect may
have been due to the extensive denaturation and aggregation of the
protein molecules during the manufacture of MWP suspensions. The
electrical characteristics of the MWPs were similar to those of proteincoated
fat droplets, going from positive at low pH to negative at high
pH, with a point of zero charge around the protein's isoelectric point
(pI ≈ 4.5). Overall, this study demonstrates thatMWPmay have potential
application as a fat mimetic in conferring high lightness and rheological
properties to reduced calorie food emulsions (such as sauces,
dressings, and desserts).