If you have ever wondered what it is that makes cheese so, well, cheesy, we’re here to enlighten you. It turns out, it’s all down to a protein called casein. This milk component is responsible for the stretch of mozzarella, and the smooth texture of brie, for example. In fact, it’s the key reason that so many people love cheese made with cow’s milk. But is it possible to mimic this addictive protein (and yes, we do really mean addictive) with plant-based ingredients? That’s exactly what several food-technology startups are trying to do right now—and they’re having some seriously promising results.
What is casein?
Casein is the main protein in cow’s milk. In fact, it makes up around 80 percent of the protein in milk (the other 20 percent comes from whey). It is the essential protein in cheese, and, as explained above, it’s the part responsible for cheese’s…