Zein's properties make it valuable in processed foods and pharmaceuticals, in competition with insect shellac. It is now used as a coating for candy, nuts, fruit, pills, and other encapsulated foods and drugs.

Zein, also known as prolamin, is one of the most important cereal proteins, extracted from corn and FDA approved for oral use (Shah et al., 2020). It is composed of four main proteins, α, β, γ, and δ-zein, …

Feb 5, 2025 · Zein is an amphiphilic protein, possessing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties. It mainly be used for food, the medical and pharmaceutical fields.

Zein (often combined with vegetable oils and glycerin as plasticizers) is used as a waxing or glaze, to enhance shelf life of pharmaceutical tablets, nuts and candies by acting as a water and oxygen barrier.

May 12, 2023 · Zein is a biocompatible, biodegradable and amphiphilic prolamin protein extracted from the endosperm tissue of corn. For these reasons, its applications span from coatings for edible …

Zein is a type of prolamine protein that is derived from corn, and it has been recognized by the US FDA as one of the safest biological materials available.

This review covers zein characteristics and nomenclature, past and current practices in processing and extraction of zein from corn products and coproducts, and the modifications of zein for various …

Aug 31, 2012 · Zein is an alcohol-soluble, naturally occurring protein polymer obtained from corn. It is classified into four classes (α, β, γ and δ) according to solubility and α -zein is the most abundant.

Apr 26, 2025 · One of the most exciting breakthroughs is zein — a remarkable, plant-based biopolymer derived from non-GMO corn. At BioZein, we have not only mastered zein’s extraction with our …

Zein, a natural protein of plant origin offers great benefit over other synthetic polymers used in controlled drug and biomedical delivery systems. It was used in a variety of medical fields including …