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Is Paracasein vegan?

Paracasein

Not Vegan

The protein product formed by the enzymatic action of rennin or pepsin on casein (milk protein). Paracasein combined with soluble calcium salts forms calcium paracaseinate, the basis of hard cheese curd.

Also known as Calcium paracaseinate (precursor), Rennet casein
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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