How to Use casein in a Sentence

casein

noun
  • In the process, milk solids get strained out, making ghee lactose- and casein-free.
    Rachel Khong, Bon Appetit, 14 Feb. 2017
  • Meat and dairy forms of protein, like whey and casein, can't do that.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Dairy protein is made up of two types: whey and casein.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022
  • There’s a gene called beta casein that’s one of the milk proteins.
    Kim Zetter, WIRED, 10 Feb. 2010
  • Once its pH hits 4.6, that’s when casein (milk protein) clumps.
    J. Kenji López-Alt, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2020
  • Breast milk is of course far, far more complex than just casein and lactose.
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2020
  • That allows bromelain to focus on the whey and casein proteins in it instead of the ones in your mouth.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 15 June 2023
  • Same goes for casein and whey, two types of protein in milk often used in candies.
    Women's Health, 23 Jan. 2023
  • These solids can be washed and dried to create casein protein powders.
    Carsen Joenk, Popular Science, 11 Jan. 2021
  • Some are even fortified with more leucine than most casein or whey powders on the market.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Wheat products or anything else with gluten were out, as were dairy foods containing the milk protein casein.
    Jacqueline Stenson, NBC News, 22 Sep. 2019
  • Specifically, the chip will be inserted in the casein label, located on the rind.
    Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 27 May 2022
  • It’s made with a blend of whey protein isolate and micellar casein to fuel your muscles while keeping cravings at bay.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Good choices include whey or casein protein powder, skim milk, and Greek yogurt.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
  • There are a few different protein powders that fit this bill, but some of the best include whey protein isolate, casein protein, and egg white protein.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
  • At that point, the caseins clump together to form solid fatty curds surrounded by a watery liquid.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Then add some extra protein power by choosing from whey, casein, soy, pea, or rice powders - try an unsweetened variety to keep it healthy.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Real Vegan Cheese has been researching how to make multiple casein proteins with bacteria and plans to do the same with yeast.
    Larissa Zimberoff, latimes.com, 11 July 2019
  • Milk might contain about 2.5% casein content, but a finished cheese like cheddar may contain about 25% casein (protein).
    John A. Lucey, The Conversation, 24 July 2024
  • Most powders contain whey, soy or casein, high-quality proteins containing all nine essential amino acids that the body can't make on its own.
    Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Common fining agents including gelatin, which is an animal product, and casein, which is a protein from milk.
    Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2020
  • Per Zaidan, this happens because of the casein proteins in milk, which typically have an overall negative charge that keeps them from clumping.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Unlike classic butter, ghee does not contain casein or lactose because the milk solids have been removed through the clarifying process.
    Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 20 June 2024
  • Cottage cheese is loaded with casein protein, a slow-digesting protein to help supply your muscles with a steady level of fuel.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
  • In certain studies, whey protein has shown to be more effective in gaining muscle mass than competing protein sources like casein or soy.
    Dallas News, 25 Jan. 2022
  • Both whey and casein protein have shown similar benefits.
    Sarah Schlichter, Outside Online, 11 Feb. 2021
  • Researchers know human milk contains two types of simple proteins, whey and casein, which are easily digested.
    Steven Townsend, Philly.com, 9 May 2018
  • High-quality options might include whey or casein from milk, as both provide all nine essential amino acids for complete nutrition.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The health halo surrounding A2 milk has been contested ever since McLachlan and Elliot first discovered the beta-casein variation in the early ’90s.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Gluten is one of a couple of hot button foodstuffs (casein, dairy, GMOs, wheat, amongst others), that have become scapegoats for all kinds of health situations, often without formal diagnoses.
    Yvette D'entremont, SELF, 4 Oct. 2019

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