What is Acid Casein?

Actus Nutrition’s acid casein is a premium protein ingredient derived through an acid precipitation process. It  offers excellent functional properties for a wide range of food and beverage applications, as well as industrial applications. Acid casein enhances texture and consistency in dairy products, cheeses, and nutritional formulations due to its high protein content and ability to form stable gels. Acid casein delivers reliable, high-quality protein solutions for a variety of consumer products.

What applications can acid casein be featured in?

Acid casein is a functional and nutritional fortification ingredient that is commonly used in pressed or extruded nutritional bars, cheese, processed cheese, bakery items and confections.  Acid casein can be used to improve the texture of an application due to its emulsification abilities. 

What are some considerations when sourcing acid casein?

Acid casein is sometimes used in combination with other proteins to get the ideal texture that is desired for an application. Some manufacturers can custom blend acid casein with other protein sources to meet your specification. Another consideration is where the manufacturer is located. Actus Nutrition manufactures fresh curd acid casein in Jerome, Idaho USA simplifying supply chains for North American food manufacturers.