lactalbumin

(lăk'tăl-byū'mĭn)
n.
The albumin contained in milk and obtained from whey.

One of the proteins of milk (casein 3%, lactalbumin 0.5%, lactoglobulin 0.25%). Not precipitated from acid solution as is casein; hence, whey contains lactalbumin and lactoglobulin, which are precipitated by heat and can be used to make whey cheese.

n

A simple, highly nutritious protein found in milk. Lactalbumin is similar to serum albumin.

(lăk'tăl-byū'mĭn)
n.

The albumin contained in milk and obtained from whey.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: albumin occurring in milk

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