Day: August 28, 2024

Casein micelle and fat globule in milk

Illustration showing cross section of a casein micelle and a fat globule from cow

This illustration, titled “Casein Micelle and Fat Globule in Milk,” shows a cross section of a casein micelle (tan, lower center) — large colloidal particles found in milk that are made up of proteins — and a fat globule (yellow, upper left) from cow’s milk.

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