Casein is present as molecular clusters called micelles. It is believed that hair-like strands protruding from kappa casein on the micelles’ surface are hydrophilic. They repel other casein micelles, keeping them suspended in the milk.
Casein is present as molecular clusters called micelles. It is believed that hair-like strands protruding from kappa casein on the micelles’ surface are hydrophilic. They repel other casein micelles, keeping them suspended in the milk.