Deccan hemp protein-based hydrogel formation through glucono-δ-lactone mediated aggregation and enzymatic crosslinking: characterizations and in vitro release. (2026)

Plant protein-based hydrogels are attracting attention for encapsulating bioactives and enhancing food functionality. This study reports the development of a novel hydrogel matrix derived from Deccan hemp seed protein (DHSP), strengthened using glucono-δ-lactone (GDL, 1-2%), NaCl (0.2 M- 0.5 M), and