Animal Milk No Longer Needed: Scientists' New Discovery
Researchers have shown that plants can produce β-casein — one of the key proteins found in cow's milk, responsible for its nutritional value, creamy texture, and properties important for cheese production. This is reported by…
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Scientists have engineered plants to produce β-casein, a key milk protein, by modifying Arabidopsis seeds. This could reduce reliance on animal milk for dairy production, but questions remain about scalability and whether plant-derived casein will match all functional properties. The involvement of a New Zealand company signals commercial interest in advancing this technology.