SODIUM CASEINATE
Prepared at the 13th JECFA (1970), published in NMRS 48B (1971) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 61st
JECFA (2003). An ADI 'not limited' was established at the 14th JECFA (1970)
SYNONYMS Casein-sodium
DEFINITION An addition compound of sodium and casein. The article of commerce may be further specified by maximum limits of fat and lactose content, or other chemical or microbiological requirement (for example requirement concerning selected pathogenic organisms including Salmonella,
Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium spp. and mould spores).
C.A.S. number 9005-46-3
Assay Not less than 12.6% of nitrogen after drying
DESCRIPTION White or pale yellow granules or powder; practically odourless
FUNCTIONAL USES Emulsifier, stabilizer
