Physicochemical and functional properties of lentil protein isolates prepared by different drying methods

► Differently dried lentil protein powders had similar chemical but different physical properties. ► Spray-dried lentil protein powder had higher solubility in water. ► All the lentil protein powders were able to form viscoelastic gels. ► Gelation capacity of spray and freeze-dried powders was superior to that of vacuum-dried powder. ► The spray dried powders had low water absorption capacity than the other two powders.