noun
- a protein found in milk, especially whey, that is easily digestible and nutritionally valuable
Usage: biochemistry; nutrition
Examples
- Lactalbumin is one of the main proteins in human breast milk.
- The supplement contained lactalbumin to provide high-quality protein.
- Researchers studied the amino acid composition of lactalbumin.
- Lactalbumin is often used in infant formula manufacturing.
- The whey protein concentrate was rich in lactalbumin.
- Athletes sometimes use lactalbumin supplements for muscle recovery.