Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 92, Issue 12 , Pages 5854-5867 , December 2009

Microstructural changes in casein supramolecules during acidification of skim milk

Received 24 April 2009 ,Accepted 11 August 2009.

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doi: 10.3168/jds.2009-2324

Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 92, Issue 12 , Pages 5854-5867 , December 2009