Whey Protein Concentrate - WPC
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Whey Protein Concentrate – WPC
Product information
The protein in whey can be adjusted to the right concentration and it can be removed from the whey by the process of ultrafiltration. The functional characteristics don’t change much in that process.
The percentage of protein in Whey Protein Concentrate depends on how concentrated it is. Lower end concentrates to have 30% protein and higher end up to 90%.
The end results of this process are called, whey protein concentrates (WPC). Because Whey protein contains all 9 essential amino acids it is called a complete protein. With a high content of these amino acids, whey proteins have a nutritional value superior to casein and other food proteins.
They are low in lactose content.
Applications
The WPCs are applied in different applications using their many functional properties (see advantages. The WPC 30/35 are used as a stabilizer and fat imitator in for example ice cream, bakery, dessert and pastry products. WPC 80 is mainly used in sports nutrition and dietary products.
WPC also stimulates the muscle protein synthesis. And because of the fast digestion it is a very popular source of protein in nutritional supplements.
Product’s advantages
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Standard Packaging
20 kg / 25 kg multilayer paper bag with PE-lining / big bags of 1000 kg