Introduction to the application of food additive casein calcium peptide.
Casein calcium peptide is a bioactive polypeptide extracted from bovine milk casein through enzymatic hydrolysis technology, which has a variety of biological activities, such as promoting mineral absorption and enhancing immunity. In recent years, with the increasing attention to food nutrition and health, casein calcium peptide has been widely used in the food industry as a functional food additive. This article will introduce the **, biological activity of casein calcium peptide and its application in the food industry.
1. Casein calcium peptide**.
Casein calcium peptide is a bioactive polypeptide extracted from bovine milk casein, which has a small molecular weight, good water solubility and stability. In cow's milk, casein is the main protein component, with a content of about 3%. Through specific enzymatic hydrolysis technology, casein can be broken down into multiple peptides, some of which are bioactive, such as casein phosphopeptide, casein calcium peptide, etc.
2. Biological activity of casein calcium peptide.
1.Promotes mineral absorption.
Casein calcium peptide can combine with minerals such as calcium and iron to form soluble complexes, thereby improving the bioavailability of minerals. Studies have shown that casein calcium peptide can increase the body's absorption of calcium, which can help prevent diseases such as osteoporosis.
2.Boosts immunity.
Casein calcium peptide can activate immune cells such as macrophages and promote the secretion of immunoglobulins, thereby improving the body's immunity. Studies have shown that calcium casein peptide can enhance the body's ability to resist diseases and help prevent colds and other diseases.
3. Application of casein calcium peptide in food industry.
1.Dairy product.
As a functional food additive, casein calcium peptide has been widely used in dairy products. By adding an appropriate amount of casein calcium peptides, the nutritional content of dairy products can be improved, their mineral absorption rate can be improved, and their immune health function can be enhanced. For example, adding casein calcium peptides to dairy products such as yogurt and cheese can increase their mineral content and meet consumers' nutritional needs.
2.Drink. Adding an appropriate amount of casein calcium peptide to the beverage can improve the nutritional content of the beverage and improve its health care function. For example, adding casein calcium peptides to sports drinks, fruit juice drinks, etc., can improve their mineral absorption rate, relieve exercise fatigue, and enhance the body's immunity.
3.Health food.
As a functional food additive, casein calcium peptide has also been widely used in health foods. By adding an appropriate amount of casein calcium peptide, the nutritional content and health function of health food can be improved. For example, adding casein calcium peptide to health foods such as calcium tablets and iron supplements can improve its bioavailability and enhance its health care effect.
4. ConclusionAs a functional food additive, casein calcium peptide has a variety of biological activities, such as promoting mineral absorption and enhancing immunity. In the food industry, casein calcium peptides are widely used to improve the nutritional content and health function of food. With the continuous improvement of people's attention to food nutrition and health, the application prospect of casein calcium peptide will be broader. Food processing aids