IUPAC Name
Sodium (2S)-2-[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]propanoyl]amino]-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoyl]amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoate
Cas Number
9005-46-3
HS Code
3501.90.10
Formula
C20H27FN2
Industry
Food Ingredients
Appearance
White Powder
Common Names
Casein Sodium
Packaging
25 Kg Bag
Brief Overview
Sodium caseinate is a food additive used as an emulsifier and thickener. It is widely used in a wide range of processed food products as a source of protein and for its nutritional properties. Hence, many sports industries use sodium caseinate as their raw materials.
Manufacturing Process
The manufacturing process of sodium caseinate consists of forming a casein suspension, solubilisation of casein using sodium hydroxide, and drying of the sodium caseinate produced.
Food Industry
Sodium caseinate is used as a food additive as it has high nutritional value. Due to its high protein content, it is utilized as a protein supplement. Sodium caseinate is used as an emulsifier due to its emulsifying properties. It also acts as a food stabilizer. Sodium caseinate is recommended to be added to dairy products, poultry products, fish, baby food, medicine, tobacco, salad dressing, and desserts as a food additive and stabilizer by FAO and WHO.
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