Novel New Functional Edible Protein Films from Soybean Using Innovative 3-D Printing Technology

Prepare soy protein isolate and hydrolysates from soybean seeds grown in Mid-South. Optimize conditions and prepare homogeneous film solutions with soy protein isolate, glycerol, malic acid and natural phenolic extract (antioxidant) and investigate flow properties.  Optimize conditions and extrude soy protein film using 3D printing technology, investigate the physical properties of the extruded films for color, tensile strength and antioxidant activity of the extruded film.