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What is the water to protein ratio?

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According to scientific studies, the amount of water tightly bound to muscle proteins is estimated to be approximately 0.5 grams of water per gram of protein. The water to protein ratio is not a single, fixed number but rather a dynamic concept that varies significantly depending on the context, from the molecular level within a protein's structure to practical applications in food science and nutrition.