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Casein micelles.
Scientists propose that casein micelles consist of a complex of submicelles. The calcium phosphate and hydrophobic interactions between submicelles contribute to the stability of the micelle. Kappa casein around the outside stabilises the micelles against aggregation.
Key
A: submicelle
B: protruding chain
C: calcium phosphate
D: kappa casein
E: phosphate group
Rights: Acknowledgement: Food-Info.net/Food-Info Foundation, Wageningen University
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