Legume protein–based yogurts formulated without added fat or stabilizers typically exhibit poor gelation capacity and are prone to phase separation. To overcome this limitation and extend the applicability of pH-shifting in yogurt systems, a synergistic modification strategy for mung bean protein isolate (MBPI) was developed by integrating heat–alkali treatment (pH 10.5, 50 °C) with limited proteolysis using papain or bromelain. SDS–PAGE analysis showed that papain induced controlled hydrolysis while largely preserving the medium-molecular-weight protein fractions. Compared with native MBPI (solubility: 23.7 %), MBPI subjected to pH-shifting combined with papain treatment exhibited a pronounced increase in solubility (75.5 %) and formed gels with enhanced water-holding capacity (WHC, 78.6 %) and improved viscoelastic properties (G′/G″). The combined treatment slightly reduced gel hardness due to particle size reduction, resulting in a finer gel structure suitable for yogurt products. LF-NMR analysis further confirmed a more restricted water distribution within the modified gels, indicating the formation of a stable and cohesive gel network. Overall, these findings demonstrate an effective approach for alleviating textural limitations in plant-based yogurts and support the development of high-quality, clean-label fermented products.
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