goat and sheep cheese
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goat and sheep cheese
I think I have a casein allergy as my symptoms seem better after skipping milk products for a few days. (I am gluten-free). Question: Can I eat goat and sheep milk cheese or is it only the cow products?
Hi Temple!
When I googled "What is Casein?" to assist with your answer, here is what I found.
Casein is the main protein in the milk of mammals including cows, goats, and humans. It is also what forms the curd when milk sours. It can be found in cow's milk, goat's milk, and dairy products such as cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream, whey and some margarine. It may also be added to non-milk products such as soy cheese and hot dogs in the form of caseinate. Casein does not dissolve in water, where as caseinate (salt form of casein) does. If you want to eliminate casein from your diet, then caseinate needs to be avoided, too. So, it is imperative to carefully read the labels of any food products that you buy. If you ever have any doubts, call the manufacturer for clarifications. The word "non-dairy" does not mean "non-milk", or "non-casein". It actually means 0.5% or less of milk, so it may still NOT be casein-free, or caseinate-free.
Below is a short list of how casein and caseinate are used in common food. It is only a general guide on what to look out for. Again, make sure you read the labels carefully before you purchase a product.
CASEIN FORM DESCRIPTION PRODUCTS
Casein Main protein of milk of mammals. Most commonly cow's milk, goat's milk. = Acid casein (edible) Granular milk protein. Highly nutritional, flavorful, low in fat and cholesterol Coffee whiteners, infant formulas, processed cheese, pharmaceutical products.
Ammonium caseinate = Low flavor white powder Bakery products, imitation cheese, sauces and dips.
Calcium caseinate = Nutrient supplement. Has a milky appearance and smooth feel in the mouth. Creamed cottage cheese, powdered diet supplements, nutritional beverages, processed cheese, and frozen desserts
Potassium caseinate = Low flavor milk protein made from fresh skim milk. Low in sodium. Frozen custard, ice cream, ice milk, and fruit sherbets
Sodium caseinate = Highly soluble, also has a milky appearance and smooth feel in the mouth. Bakery products, coffee whiteners, cottage cheese, cream liqueurs, yogurt, processed cheeses, and some meat products.
Hydrolyzed casein = Casein that has been broken down partially or completely to amino acids. May be labled as hydrolyzed protein. Canned fish.
Lactic casein = Pharmaceutical products, food ingredients.
Sorry, I know that isn't what you wanted to hear but I hope it helps.
Love,
Mars
When I googled "What is Casein?" to assist with your answer, here is what I found.
Casein is the main protein in the milk of mammals including cows, goats, and humans. It is also what forms the curd when milk sours. It can be found in cow's milk, goat's milk, and dairy products such as cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream, whey and some margarine. It may also be added to non-milk products such as soy cheese and hot dogs in the form of caseinate. Casein does not dissolve in water, where as caseinate (salt form of casein) does. If you want to eliminate casein from your diet, then caseinate needs to be avoided, too. So, it is imperative to carefully read the labels of any food products that you buy. If you ever have any doubts, call the manufacturer for clarifications. The word "non-dairy" does not mean "non-milk", or "non-casein". It actually means 0.5% or less of milk, so it may still NOT be casein-free, or caseinate-free.
Below is a short list of how casein and caseinate are used in common food. It is only a general guide on what to look out for. Again, make sure you read the labels carefully before you purchase a product.
CASEIN FORM DESCRIPTION PRODUCTS
Casein Main protein of milk of mammals. Most commonly cow's milk, goat's milk. = Acid casein (edible) Granular milk protein. Highly nutritional, flavorful, low in fat and cholesterol Coffee whiteners, infant formulas, processed cheese, pharmaceutical products.
Ammonium caseinate = Low flavor white powder Bakery products, imitation cheese, sauces and dips.
Calcium caseinate = Nutrient supplement. Has a milky appearance and smooth feel in the mouth. Creamed cottage cheese, powdered diet supplements, nutritional beverages, processed cheese, and frozen desserts
Potassium caseinate = Low flavor milk protein made from fresh skim milk. Low in sodium. Frozen custard, ice cream, ice milk, and fruit sherbets
Sodium caseinate = Highly soluble, also has a milky appearance and smooth feel in the mouth. Bakery products, coffee whiteners, cottage cheese, cream liqueurs, yogurt, processed cheeses, and some meat products.
Hydrolyzed casein = Casein that has been broken down partially or completely to amino acids. May be labled as hydrolyzed protein. Canned fish.
Lactic casein = Pharmaceutical products, food ingredients.
Sorry, I know that isn't what you wanted to hear but I hope it helps.
Love,
Mars
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