- Ingredient Name:Caseinate
- Functions:Gelling Agent, Supplement, Supplement, Texturizing Agent
- Ingredient Origin:Dairy Origin
Caseinates made from the curd produced by the acid coagulation of skimmed milk. The proteins contained in the curd are made soluble and functional by neutralization. An alkali containing calcium is used for this before spray drying.
The supply of calcium by calcium caseinates makes it a particularly interesting ingredient for its nutritional properties. Calcium is indeed the most important mineral in the body. It participates in the proper metabolism of cells and is involved in renal functions, blood coagulation as well as in the activation of certain enzymes. Calcium is also essential for growth and bone health. Calcium caseinates are used in infant nutrition, clinical nutrition, sports nutrition and dietetics