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casein

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casein /ca·sein/ (ka´sen) a phosphoprotein, the principal protein of milk, the basis of curd and of cheese. note: In British nomenclature casein is called caseinogen, and paracasein is called casein.
ca·sein (ksn, -s-n)
n.
A white, tasteless, odorless protein precipitated from cow's milk by rennin that is the basis of cheese and is used to make plastics, adhesives, paints, and foods.

casein
a phosphoprotein, the principal protein of milk, the basis of curd and of cheese. Called also caseinogen.

casein clot
the insoluble form of caseinogen produced by the action of rennin in the presence of calcium.
casein digestion
an identifying characteristic of Corynebacterium renale when grown on milk agar.

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He alleges that gluten and casein found in french fries caused Roman to experience increased aggression and tantrums.
Cheddar cheese, butter, milk protein concentrates and casein imports all declined during the first half of 2006 compared to the same period last year, according to "Import Watch," issued quarterly by the National Milk Producers Federation.
During the war, I did mostly watercolor and casein paintings, which have become acrylic," said Reep.
 
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