A protein that contains the essential amino acids in amounts sufficient for the maintenance of normal growth rate and body weight.
A protein containing all the essential amino acids.
A protein that contains all the essential amino acids. It's found in single animal foods; it can be constructed by combining two or more complementary plant foods.
a protein that contains all nine essential amino acids in the proper proportions; animal protein is complete.
A complete protein or whole protein is a protein that contains all amino acids, most notably the nine essential amino acids to humans and most animals, in ratios appropriate to the body.