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Old 09-05-2003, 03:31 PM
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Re: ALSO....

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Originally posted by browncat
I was going to ask if these animal bi-products are actually from the animal, or maybe they are just common proteins found in milk AMONG other things. Just asking, I have no clue. They very well could be unique to milk products, but also might be derived from something else (coconuts, beets, anything)
I am unsure what you trying to ask, but PM me if I misunderstood you...

Out of milk are two main ingredients used for several items: Whey--composed of several proteins--and of which, Casein is the main protein component...

Kelp and some mollusks provide--carageenen and xanthinin. Both of which are "thickeners" to many products like ice cream and whip cream.

Beef and some pigs provide--stearate, an oil used to add color and flavoring to a product. Also used in shampoos and conditioners as an emulsifying agent...

Manufacturer's use these items because the process is inexpensive, on-going and has always been that way--so basically, they are saying why change it??? With the exception of the kelp--used by Kelco and others
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