Is Caseinogen vegan?

Caseinogen

Not Vegan

Caseinogen is the soluble precursor form of casein, the principal phosphoprotein family found in mammalian milk, comprising approximately 80% of the proteins in cow's milk. It is used as a binder and film-forming agent in cosmetics, hair products, and beauty masks. As a dairy-derived protein, it is vegetarian but not vegan.

Also known as Alpha-caseinogen, Beta-caseinogen, Casein precursor
CAS number 9000-71-9
EC number 232-555-1
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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