タンパク

noun

protein

Abbreviation of タンパク質 (protein). Used in compounds and casual contexts, especially in nutrition and food labeling.

See also: タンパク質

• このプロテインバーはタンパクが豊ほう富ふだ。

  This protein bar is rich in protein.

• タンパク質しつはよく「タンパク」と略りゃくされる。

  Protein is often abbreviated as タンパク.

noun

egg white; albumen; albumin

Refers specifically to the white of an egg. Less common than 卵白 (らんぱく) in everyday speech, but appears in older or technical contexts.

• 卵たまごの蛋たん白ぱくは加か熱ねつすると固かたまる。

  Egg white solidifies when heated.