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... casein or curd being albuminous ; its weetness being due to the presence of sugar ; and its white colour to the fatty matters which form its The casein may be said to supply the mate- rial for growth ; the cream the oleaginous ...
... casein or curd being albuminous ; its weetness being due to the presence of sugar ; and its white colour to the fatty matters which form its The casein may be said to supply the mate- rial for growth ; the cream the oleaginous ...
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... casein , until it begins to display bodily activity ; and , consequently , the supply provided for it gradually increases , both absolutely , and in propor- tion to the other constituents of the milk . The increase of activity , and the ...
... casein , until it begins to display bodily activity ; and , consequently , the supply provided for it gradually increases , both absolutely , and in propor- tion to the other constituents of the milk . The increase of activity , and the ...
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