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Calcium caseinate

Calcium caseinate is used in boilie formulation mainly as a protein source, binder, hardener, emulsifier and nutrient balancer. Typical dosage is expressed as a percentage of the dry mix.

Also known as: caseinate, calcium caseinate powder

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 3%
Typical: 7.5%
Maximum: 15%
Absolute maximum: 20%

0% 3%–15% ideal 20%+ too dominant too much

Above the recommended maximum the mix becomes harder to balance. Treat the absolute maximum as a hard ceiling.

Nutritional estimates

per 100 g dry · estimated

Protein 90%

Fat 1%

Carbs 1%

Ash 4%

Moisture 5%

Water solubility 70%

Energy 1550 kJ/100g

Functional properties

Binding strength 9/10

Digestibility 9/10

Solubility / leakage 5/10

Natural attraction 6/10

Hardening 9/10

Softening 1/10

Texture opening 2/10

Cold water suitability 9/10

Warm water suitability 8/10

Buoyancy -2/10

Clouding 5/10

Oiliness 1/10

Processing tolerance 9/10

Roles

Protein sourceBinderHardenerEmulsifierNutrient balancer

Allergens

Milk

Data confidence: Medium

Estimates from ingredient data — practical guidance, not laboratory analysis.

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