Definition

A type of protein found in milk that is part of the globulin family and is often used in food products.

Example

Lactoglobulin is commonly used in the production of cheese and other dairy products.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of lactoglobulin in milk?

Yeah, I think it's a type of protein, right?

Exactly! It's the main protein found in whey, which is interesting.

I read that it's also used in some dietary supplements.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lactoglobulin is formed from "lacto-" (from Latin "lac", meaning milk) and "globulin" (from Latin "globulus", meaning small sphere or globule). The word refers to a type of protein found in milk that has a globular structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lacto-' meaning milk and 'globulin' referring to a small sphere — this helps you remember that lactoglobulin is a protein that comes from milk.

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