Zein
Proteins found in maize (corn) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Zein (disambiguation).
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]