Sweet Whey
Leprino Foods is a global sweet whey leader, producing sweet whey that comes only from our own mozzarella cheese production, yielding a clean flavor that is naturally sweet as well as rich in lactose and whey proteins. Our sweet whey is trusted by small and multinational food manufacturers alike who demand ingredients of the highest quality and consistency. Leprino’s sweet whey powder offers many advantages to enhance your recipes with its nutritional profile and the functional properties delivered by whey proteins. Depending on your formulation, whey proteins can boost the overall solubility, creaminess, emulsifying or texturing properties of your recipe.
Sweet Whey
Made by spray-drying pasteurized whey, our sweet whey is an economical source of dairy solids that contains no less than 11 percent protein as-is.
Benefits
- No bleaching, decolorization, or artificial ingredients
- Inexpensive and functionally versatile source of dairy carbohydrates with moderate protein and high salt/ash content
- Enhances color development during high-temperature cooking and baking (Maillard browning)
- Supports volume/loaf development in bread and produces a shortening effect in pastries/doughs
- Free-flowing, easy-to-disperse carrier in dry cheese blends, soups, and gravies
- Promotes water binding in sausage and processed meat applications
- Used regularly as a substitute for milk solids, dairy flavor provider, flavor enhancer, bulking agent, and nutritional fortifier
Applications
- Frozen desserts and ice cream
- Baked goods
- Soups, sauces, processed cheese, and processed foods
- Confectionery
- Processed meats
- Animal nutrition
Packaging
- 50 lb (22.68 kg) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene inner liner
- 2000lb bulk tote
Shelf life
365 days from date of manufacture if stored under recommended conditions
Available Certifications
Meet Our Application Specialist
Meet Our Application Specialist
Paulos Tesfe – Senior Scientist
Paulos holds dual degrees in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry from the University of Minnesota. He has 20 years of experience in dairy processing and formulation of dairy fluid, processed cheese, natural cheese, and nutrition powder.
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