Casein

Alternate Names

Calcium Caseinate, Potassium Caseinate, Sodium Caseinate

Description

The main protein in cow's milk. It is a complete protein containing all essential amino acids. This white powder is used as a texturizer for frozen desserts.

Casein - Quick Stats

What's This?

Names

Calcium Caseinate, Potassium Caseinate, Sodium Caseinate

Allergy Information

Uses

Thickener, Emulsifier, Texturizer

Additional Information

Can be found in "non-dairy" foods (soy cheese).

Found In

frozen desserts, coffee creamers, cheese, soy cheese, energy bars

Possible Health Effects

Some studies suggest that a casein and dairy-free diet may alleviate some symptoms of autism.

Allergy Information

Dairy (Lactose), May be of Animal Origin

Online Resources/Related

Nutritional Neuroscience, The ScanBrit randomised, controlled, single-blind study of a gluten- and casein-free dietary intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders, April 2010, Whiteley P, Haracopos D, Knivsberg AM, Reichelt KL, Parlar S, Jacobsen J, Seim A, Pedersen L, Schondel M, Shattock P.
Chang Gung Medical Journal, The effects of a gluten and casein-free diet in children with autism: a case report, July-Aug 2009, Hsu CL, Lin CY, Chen CL, Wang CM, Wong MK

Print Resources

Winter, Ruth. A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives, 7th Edition: Descriptions in Plain English of More Than 12,000 Ingredients Both Harmful and Desirable Found in Foods. Three Rivers Press, 2009
Statham, Bill. Eat Safe: The Truth about Additives from Aspartame to Xanthan Gum. Running Press, 2008
Minich, Deanna M. An A-Z Guide to Food Additives: Never Eat What You Can't Pronounce. Conari Press, 2009
Farlow, Christine Hoza, D.C.Food Additives: A Shopper's Guide To What's Safe & What's Not. KISS For Health Publishing, 2007 Revised Edition

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