Yes, milk contains albumin, specifically lactalbumin, which is a type of albumin also known as "whey protein."
Lactalbumin: The Albumin in Milk
Lactalbumin is the albumin found in milk and derived from whey. It is a component present in the milk of numerous mammals.
- Types of Lactalbumin: There are two main types of lactalbumin:
- Alpha-lactalbumin
- Beta-lactalbumin
Both alpha and beta-lactalbumins are present in milk. Therefore, the answer is definitively yes, milk does contain albumin in the form of lactalbumin.
