Abstract:In order to provide a theoretical basis for application of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) obtained from prickly ash (Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim) seed protein by pepsin hydrolysis in food and other fields, the solubility, foaming capacity and emulsifying property of antimicrobial peptides were investigated with respect to pH and temperature. The results showed that the AMPs had a better solubility (NSI>80%) at pH≥6 and the temperature from 30 to 50℃. The AMPs had better foaming capacity in acidic and alkaline conditions than in neutral condition, and it had good foam stability (≥82%) within 10min and at pH≥6. The AMPs had certain foaming capacity (≥40%) at a certain range of temperature from 35 to 55℃, and it can maintain good foam stability (≥73%) within 10min. The emulsifying property of AMPs decreased with rising concentration, while the emulsifying stability increased with rising concentration. The emulsifying property and emulsifying stability of AMPs were worst at pH4.0, emulsifying property was 2.44m2·g-1 and emulsifying stability was less than 22 min. The AMPs had a highly hydrophilic and its hydrophilic lipophilic balance (HLB) value was greater than 16.7. This paper provide a theoretical basis in the field of food for the prickly ash seed protein AMPs.