casein

[ key-seen, -see-in, key-seen ]

noun

1. Biochemistry. a protein precipitated from milk, as by rennet, and forming the basis of cheese and certain plastics.
2. Fine Arts.
   1. an emulsion made from a solution of this precipitated protein, water, and ammonia carbonate.
   2. a paint in which this emulsion is used as a binder.
   3. a picture produced with this paint and emulsion.

casein

/ -siːn; ˈkeɪsɪɪn /

noun

1. a phosphoprotein, precipitated from milk by the action of rennin, forming the basis of cheese: used in the manufacture of plastics and adhesives Also called (US)paracasein

casein

/ kā′sēn′,-sē-ĭn /

1. A white, tasteless, odorless mixture of related phosphoproteins precipitated from milk by rennin. Casein is very nutritious, as it contains all of the essential amino acids as well as all of the common nonessential ones. It is the basis of cheese and is used to make plastics, adhesives, paints, and foods.

Word History and Origins

Origin of casein¹

1835–45; < Latin cāse ( us ) cheese ¹ + -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of casein¹

C19: from Latin cāseus cheese + -in

Example Sentences

Nuckols isn’t one to ruin a perfectly good cheesecake by making it a protein-cake, but he says you can make “legitimately delicious protein waffles” with casein, and decent muffins too.

From Popular-Science

There were times, however, when the humans had to intervene — like when casein, the main protein in cow’s milk, was simulated by an algae that turned the drink an unappetizing shade of blue.

From Washington Post

This use of casein made many vegans suspicious, not just of vegan cheese brands but anything that could be considered “cheese-like.”

From Eater

On top of that, cheese contains casein, a protein that releases casomorphins into the brain.

From Eater

These solids can be washed and dried to create casein protein powders.

From Popular-Science

The other expelled elements from the casein also contribute to flavor and texture.

From The Daily Beast

Casein is known in its commonest form as the curd in milk, or as cottage cheese.

From Project Gutenberg

The real source of energy in Sanatogen, then, lies in the casein which comprises about nine-tenths of its ingredients.

From Project Gutenberg

Of course Sanatogen, being composed largely of casein, has some food value.

From Project Gutenberg

Pure casein is more bulky than the casein-glycerophosphate combination.

From Project Gutenberg

Possibly it will be found cheaper to buy Hammarstens casein in the open market where the price is $3.50 per pound wholesale!

From Project Gutenberg