Table 3.
Main allergens of cow’s milk.
| Protein | International Allergen Code ^ | Protein Content (% Total Protein) | Protein Content (g/100 g Dry Milk) * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total protein | - | 100 | 26.15 * |
| Alpha-lactalbumin | Bos d 4 | 5 | 1.31 |
| Beta-lactoglobulin | Bos d 5 | 10 | 2.62 |
| Serum albumin | Bos d 6 | 1 | 0.26 |
| Immunoglobulin | Bos d 7 | 3 | 0.78 |
| Total casein | Bos d 8 | 80 | 20.92 |
| AlphaS1-casein | Bos d 9 | 29 | 7.58 |
| AlphaS2-casein | Bos d 10 | 8 | 2.09 |
| Beta-casein | Bos d 11 | 27 | 7.06 |
| Kappa-casein | Bos d 12 | 10 | 2.62 |
^ Codes are established by the IUIS Allergen Nomenclature Sub-Committee (www.allergen.org); * 13% total solid and 3.4 g/L of proteins.