Zein
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. Pure zein is clear, odorless, tasteless, hard, water-insoluble, and edible, and it has a variety of industrial and food uses.
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| Pfam | PF01559 | ||||||||
| InterPro | IPR002530 | ||||||||
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