Casein is the main protein of milk, constituting approximately 3% of cow's milk. The two types, acid and rennet, are precipitated from skim milk. The term casein usually applies to the acid form; the industrial use of rennet casein is small. Physical and chemical properties, as well as other uses, test methods, and manufacturing are reviewed.
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