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casein

casein

4 6.3
A protein in milk used to make foods, glue, and some plastics
  • noun
  • /ˈkeɪsiːn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : caseína
  • And then it's got casein, protein and prebiotic fiber.
  • β-casein
  • beta-casein
  • casein immune response

Egg whites, milk from a cow, casein protein, potatoes, rice.

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Examples

  • It's the casein, the milk protein in cheese.

  • Please consider that many gluten intolerant people are also allergic to casein, a protein in milk and dairy that doesn't break down when cooked.

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  • Cheese is highly addictive because it contains casein, a protein found in all milk products.

  • It contains a form of casein that's going to cause some major health issues and blood sugar issues.

  • Casein has four fractions; in human milk, a, b, g, and k casein fractions represent 25% of total protein, whereas in cow's milk they account for nearly 80%, 35% of which is b casein.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Many people with dairy allergies must avoid products containing casein, a milk protein.

  • In addition to cheese, casein can be found in protein shakes and some baked goods.

  • Casein is used in many processed foods because it provides a rich source of protein.

Compounds

casein glue
  • Specialized
6.1

A strong sticky substance from milk that joins pieces of wood

casein paint
  • Specialized
7.4

A water-based paint made from milk protein and used for painting pictures and decorations

Surface Forms

casein singular
caseins plural

Etymology

Casein comes from the Latin root caseus meaning 'cheese', the same root as the English word cheese. Casein is the protein that makes the curds in milk, so the name fits the milk protein used in foods, plastics, and glues.