Zein
Cat. Number: FM-00373
Size: 100g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg Custom size
Description
Zein is a prolamine and an alcohol soluble protein present in maize endosperm cells. Zein is a 20kDa structural protein and is encoded by the gene mapped on the short arm of maize chromosome 7. This protein lacks essential amino acids, such as lysine and tryptophan. Therefore, it has a poor nutritional value.
Product Details
CAS Number
9010-66-6
Application
Zein can be used in food, medicine, cosmetics, chemical industry and other industries, such as as a slow-release agent of pharmaceuticals to protect active ingredients of pharmaceuticals. Zein can be modified to make adhesives, which can replace artificial adhesives with serious pollution.
Available Grade
Food grade
Appearance
Powder
Salmonella
Negative
E.coli
Negative
Quality Control
We apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Zein we provide has been strictly tested and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Handling Precaution
Handling of Zein should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
For Research Use Only!
