Casein hydrolyzate

Casein hydrolyzate (CAS 65072-00-6), also marketed under the trade name N-Z Amine, is produced by enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of casein protein.

Where is Casein hydrolyzate used?

• Food manufacturing: savory, umami-forward flavor profiles in soups and sauces
• Seasonings and processed meat products: clean-label protein hydrolysates
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: nitrogen source in culture media
• Clinical nutrition: peptide ingredient for protein supplementation
• Animal feed and agricultural fermentation: readily metabolized nitrogen substrate supporting microbial growth
• Infant formula and sports nutrition manufacturers source it as a partially hydrolyzed protein fraction to improve digestibility and reduce allergenicity.

Good to know: Degree of hydrolysis and nitrogen content are key specification parameters buyers should confirm when evaluating lots for fermentation and clinical nutrition use.

Commercial specifications

• Particle size and solubility profiles vary by manufacturer
• Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications
• USP or FCC-compliant material from select suppliers