Zein
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zein
DESCRIPTION
Zein occurs as a very light yellow to tan colored, granular or fine powder. It comprises the prolamine protein component of corn (Zea mays Linné). It is produced commercially by extraction from corn gluten with alkaline aqueous isopropyl alcohol. The extract is then cooled, which causes the Zein to precipitate. It is insoluble in water.