Hello friends, Welcome to my blog FOODZAQ. Today I am going to share about whey protein and its types and uses. You know? whey protein is a mixture of proteins isolated from whey. whey is the liquid material created as the byproduct of cheese production. Whey protein consist of alpha lactalbumin, beta lactoglobulin, serum albumin and immanoglobulin. whey protein is commonly marketed as dietary supplement for muscle growth. Whey protein give slightly better result than soy protein and casein.


Whey Protein : Types and Uses of Whey protein - FOODZAQ


Different types of whey protein

  1. Whey protein concentrate (WPC)
  2. Whey protein isolates (WPI)
  3. Whey protein hydrolysate (WPH)
  4. Native whey protein

Whey protein concentrate (WPC)

  • It contain low level of fat and cholesterol, but in general terms they are higher in carbohydrates in the form of lactose.
  • they are 29%-89% protein by weight.
  • It is the cheapest and most common type of whey protein.

Whey protein isolates

  • Whey protein isolates are processed by removing fat and lactose.
  • They are 90%+ protein by weight.
  • Like whey protein concentrate, WPI are mild to slightly milky taste.

Whey protein hydrolysate

  • Whey protein, that are pre digested and partially hydrolysed for the purpose of metabolism.
  • Its cost is generally high.
  • Highly hydrolysed whey may contain lesser allergens than other form of whey.

Native whey protein

  • It is extracted from milk and not a byproduct of cheese production.
  • It may be produces either as concentrate or isolate.


Uses of whey protein

  • Whey protein is commonly marketed as a dietary supplements.
  • It is also mixing in some beverages products in powdered form.
  • Commonly used as a thickener to improve texture.
  • Used for muscle growth and development during excising. while excising muscle proteins get broken down into amino acids and then undergo the process of oxidizing in mitochondria to produce energy.
  • Act as antioxidants.
  • Act as anti inflammatory.
  • Helps to fat lose and improve general health.

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