Application of potassium caseinate

Potassium caseinate is used as a protein enricher and stabiliser in various dairy products, infant and health food formulas, including:

• food & beverage industry
• bakery & confectionary
• beverages
• meat processing
• snack food
• infant formulas
• frozen food
• soups, sauces & gravies
• dressings & spreads
• cheese products

There are several types of caseinates, but potassium caseinate can be used in a variety of food and pharmaceutical products, especially where low sodium levels are required.

Nutrition supplements

⠀⠀The addition of the alkali potassium makes the caseinate predominantly useful for its high nutritional value. Besides, potassium is a vital mineral that safeguards the proper functioning of cells, synthesis of carbohydrates and proteins, and proper transmission and distribution of nerve impulses.
⠀⠀The potassium caseinate is added to the functional food and beverages, including bakery & confectionery, beverages, processed meat, snack food, frozen desserts, and others. Also, potassium caseinate is used in infant and clinical nutrition products.
⠀⠀Potassium caseinate is also finding application in sports nutrition products as potassium limits the onset of muscle pains and cramps related to physical exertion. Also, potassium caseinate is used in food and beverage products attributed to its numerous functional properties including emulsification, stabilizing foaming, thickening, and others.

Food additive

⠀⠀Potassium caseinate is also used as a dietary supplement by athletes and bodybuilders, who consume it before bed, or as a post-workout meal, as potassium caseinate breaks down at a slower rate than other milk protein, thus supplying the body with a sustained protein release. Potassium caseinate is widely used in winemaking and juices to help prevent oxidation, and for the removal of oxidized phenolic components.

Other applications

⠀⠀Potassium caseinate can be used in pharmaceuticals, nutritional and dietary supplements, sports nutrition, clinical nutrition.
⠀⠀Potassium caseinate is used in both juice and wine for the treatment of oxidized phenolics and bitter compounds. In juice it can be used preventatively while in wine it can diminish and remove off-compounds.
⠀⠀It helps eliminate oxidized phenolic (brown colored) and bitter compounds in white wines, rose wines, fruit wines, and meads. Potassium caseinate can be used preemptively in the must or as a curative step on finished wine.

Potassium caseinate properties

⠀⠀The potassium intake by the potassium caseinate makes it a particularly interesting ingredient for its nutritional properties. Potassium is an essential mineral that ensures the proper functioning of cells, maintaining the ionic balance between the inside and outside of cells. Potassium is involved in the synthesis of proteins and carbohydrates. It ensures the proper transmission and distribution of nerve impulses. Potassium caseinates are used in clinical and infant nutrition. There is also a great interest for them in sport nutrition. Potassium can limit the onset of cramps and other muscle pains related to physical exertion.

Not right for everyone

⠀⠀Although potassium caseinate is safe for most people to consume, certain people should avoid it. Casein allergies, Not vegan-friendly. If you have a casein allergy or are following a vegan or dairy-free diet, you should avoid products that contain potassium caseinate.

SUMMARY:
Potassium caseinate often used when the properties of sodium caseinate is desired without the salt content. It often used in wine, health foods, nutritional and diet supplements, sport nutrition. Potassium caseinate can be used in a variety of food and pharmaceutical products, especially where low sodium levels are required.

Potassium caseinate is one of the popular food additives and ingredients in most countries, As a professional Potassium caseinate supplier and manufacturer, AGROCOMPLEX Sp. z o.o. has been exporting Potassium caseinate from Poland since 2000, so you can be confident in buying Potassium caseinate at Agrocomplex. Please feel free to email any inquiries and problems to info@agrocomplex.com.pl, we will reply to you within 1 working day.