casein

Dairy-derived binder material

Casein is the main protein in milk, forming the basis of cheese and many dairy products.

When milk curdles, the solid part is largely casein.

Industrial uses include adhesives, paints, and plastics.

Casein protein powders are popular among athletes because the protein digests slowly, providing sustained amino acid release: I take casein before bed for overnight muscle recovery.

dairy

milk

Mammalian nursing fluid

  • curdCoagulated milk solids
  • yogurtFermented milk product
  • wheyLiquid from curdled dairy

cream · butter · lactose · fermentation · pasteurization · cheesemaking · cheddar · mozzarella · gouda · brie

biochemistry

micelle

Surfactant molecular cluster

hydrolysis · denaturation · colloidal · curdling · proteolysis · substrate · rennet · enzyme · aggregation

industrial

adhesive

Material that bonds objects

  • glueBonding substance
  • paintColored coating substance
  • binderDevice securing loose pages

coating · sizing · paper · textile · plastic · labeling · packaging · emulsifier · stabilizer · laminate

protein

micelle

Surfactant molecular cluster

fitness · recovery · satiety · glutamine · leucine · micellar · bioavailability · anabolic · nighttime · shake

allergy

anaphylaxis

Severe systemic allergic reaction

antihistamine · epinephrine · allergist · hypersensitivity · cross-reactivity · allergen · desensitization · autoinjector · hydrolyzed · hypoallergenic

Categories
Opposites
milk protein type

caseinwhey

Liquid from curdled dairy

whey protein

protein source

caseinsoy protein

Legume-derived amino acid source

plant protein · pea protein · vegan protein · wheat gluten

Family

cheese

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G