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- Diversity and Processing of Whey
- The Most Common Whey Derivatives
- The Composition of Different Whey Products
- Applications and Functionality of Whey Products
- The Benefits of Different Application Options
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Diversity and Processing of Whey
Whey, in the form of either whey powder or so-called whey derivatives, can be used to make a variety of foods. Whey powder is the product of dehydration through a processing of steaming and drying. The resulting powder is the oldest and most widely used whey product. It contains the same concentration of substances as the whey in its original form, with its main constituent being lactose (at over 70 percent).

The term "whey derivatives" refers to all whey products, the individual components of ...

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The Most Common Whey Derivatives
Lactose

Aside from whey powder itself, this carbohydrate is the most important whey product. It is produced in extremely pure form through the process of crystallisation, i.e. the whey is first concentrated and then chilled in a special tank. During the cooling process, a large share of the lactose is transformed into insoluble crystals. In this form it is then separated from the other substances which remain soluble.

Partly desugared Whey powder

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The Composition of Different Whey Products
Whey powders are grouped into the main categories of sweet and acid powders and the secondary categories of partly desugared whey powder and permeate powder – both of which are by-products of whey derivatives.



Lactose is produced in three different levels of quality: edible, refined and pharmaceutical. The edible product is also referred to as yellow lactose, while refined ...

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Applications and Functionality of Whey Products
Selecting the right whey product can ultimately be key to achieving the desired end-product result, both economically and in terms of functionality. Manufacturers therefore offer a whole range of whey products with a variety of properties. Each product is especially developed for specific applications, and manufacturers also extend their offers to expert advisory services on such applications. Whey products need to take into account the properties required for the respective foods in which they ...

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The Benefits of Different Application Options
A range of additional benefits depend on the production technology and the type of whey used. They include:

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