Micellar Casein
Our Micellar Casein Isolate (MCI) is a clean, pure dairy protein filtered directly from Grade A milk, with minimal processing. As an intact casein, MCI has many benefits, both for our partners as well as their customers. Our native MCI supplies a clean flavor profile, exceptional functional properties due to its optimized casein to native whey protein ratio (95:5), and compelling functional benefits including superior emulsification compared to caseinates, exceptional heat stability, and low foam capability. In addition, our MCI has exceptional wetting properties and provides the needed structure to many dairy products such as natural cheese, processed cheese, and yogurt products. Also, MCI is considered a slow-digesting protein providing an extended release of amino acids and in conjunction with the high micellar calcium content makes MCI ideally suited for sports and adult nutrition products.
Micellar Casein Isolate (MCI)
Micellar Casein Isolate (MCI) is a minimally processed casein powder that is the gold standard for casein purity, flavor, and consistency. MCI is cold filtered directly from fresh Grade A milk using a proprietary microfiltration process that yields unaltered and exceptionally functional casein micelles noted for their unique and versatile application benefits.
Benefits
- High-purity, intact casein provides versatile functionality to product developers and offers consumers an inherently slow-digesting protein that provides satiety
benefits and prevents muscle breakdown. - Excellent emulsification capacity and stability is ideal for providing emulsification solutions and for replacing traditional casein derivatives.
- Heat stability at neutral pH is ideal for food systems requiring high-heat processing conditions.
- Clean and neutral flavor, color, and aroma provide a blank canvas that creates optimum formulation flexibility for product developers.
- High levels of essential, branched-chain amino acids are ideal for sports nutrition products and consumers looking for muscle development and recovery.
Applications
- Coffee creamer
- Spoonable yogurt
- Whipped topping
- Ready-to-drink beverages
- Processed and analogue cheese
- Ready-to-mix powders
- Baked goods
Packaging
- 44.1 lb. (20 kg) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene inner liner or bulk tote.
Shelf Life
- 730 days from the date of manufacture if stored under recommended conditions.
Available Certifications
Applicable Segments for Ingredient
Meet Our Application Specialist
Meet Our Application Specialist
Kumar Tammineedi – Senior Scientist
Kumar has a BS in Dairy Technology and MS in Food Science and Technology. He has over 12 years of experience in dairy ingredient innovation, manufacturing, and their application in sports nutrition (UHT RTD, RTM, Protein bars, etc.), medical nutrition (Retort, enteral), and functional foods (Ice cream, yogurt, etc.) categories.
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