Whey Protein Concentrate

About Whey Protein Concentrate

We are engaged in providing the optimum quality Whey Protein Concentrate to the valued patrons. This concentrate is processed by adept team of our food experts using the best grade whey with the aid of latest methods. The offered concentrate is widely demanded to be added to yogurt, bakery mixes, infant foods and various confectionery items as fat mimetic agent. This Whey Protein Concentrate is available in air tight sealed packaging options at cost-effective prices.
   

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 Whey protein concentrates (WPC) are products derived from whey from which the water, minerals and lactose have been removed. The process of protein concentration calls for the use of various separation techniques such as diafiltration, ultrafiltration, electrodialysis and ion-exchange technologies. WPC can be used in fluid, concentrate, or dry product form.

Composition

WPC is a white to light cream-colored product with a bland, clean flavour. It is obtained by removing sufficient nonprotein constituents from whey so that the finished dry product contains no less than 25 percent protein. In food systems, milk proteins contribute significantly to the nutritional benefits of the finished product.

Various Uses

The use of many industrial whey products as ingredients in various foods is based not only on the nutritional qualities but also on the desirable functionality of some of these products.

WPC of 35 percent protein is commonly used   as a replacement for skimmed milk, as well as a stabilizer and fat mimetic in yogurt, bakery mixes, dietetic foods, infant foods, and confections. Its water-binding properties, fat-like mouthfeel, and gelation properties are of   particular benefit when used in these further processed products.

WPC of 50, 65 or 80 percent protein are especially suited for use in nutritional drinks, soups, bakery products, meat, dietetic foods, low-fat products and protein-fortified beverages. They are especially noted for their ability to completely dissolve in a wide range of pH conditions.

Defatted WPC powder containing 80 - 85 percent protein is an excellent alternate ingredient to use in certain applications more notably as an economical egg-white replacer in whipped products such as meringues, modern ice-cream and toppings.

Functional Properties

Whey protein concentrates have many functional properties, most of which are associated with the whey proteins. Some of the basic functionalities that WPC can provide are water binding, whipping/foaming, emulsification, high solubility, gelation, viscosity development and browning. Generally, WPC with higher protein content have improved functionality over those with lower protein content.