Zein

For other uses, see Zein (disambiguation).

Zein
Identifiers
SymbolZein
PfamPF01559
InterProIPR002530
Available protein structures:
Pfam  structures / ECOD  
PDBRCSB PDB; PDBe; PDBj
PDBsumstructure summary

Zein /ˈziːɪn/ is a class of prolamine protein found in maize. It is usually manufactured as a powder from corn gluten meal. Zein is one of the best understood plant proteins.[1] Pure zein is clear, odorless, tasteless, hard, water-insoluble, and edible, and it has a variety of industrial and food uses.[2][3]

  1. ^ Momany, Frank A.; Sessa, David J.; Lawton, John C.; Selling, Gordon W.; Hamaker, Sharon A. H.; and Willett, Julious L. "Structural Characterization of A-Zein" December 27, 2005, J. Agric. Food Chem. doi:10.1021/jf058135h
  2. ^ Lawton, John W. "Zein: A History of Processing and Use", November 1, 2002, American Association of Cereal Chemists
  3. ^ Gennadios, Aristippos, ed. (2002). Protein-Based Films and Coatings. CRC Press. ISBN 9781420031980.