Whey Proteins
Traditional Whey Proteins
Traditional Whey Proteins can be either Whey Concentrates (WPC) or Whey Isolates (WPI). Both of these are derived exclusively from our uncolored and unflavored mozzarella cheese production, making our proteins well known for their exceptionally neutral flavor, white color, and sweet aroma. Our high-quality standards and single sourcing, result in consistent organoleptic properties from batch to batch, which make an ideal ingredient for food manufacturers and sports nutrition brands.
Native Whey Proteins
Native Whey Proteins (NWPs) are pure dairy proteins filtered directly from Grade A milk, with minimal processing. Leprino’s NWPs are known for their exceptionally neutral flavor, color, and aroma which make it an excellent ingredient for manufacturers. In addition to these organoleptic characteristics, NWPs can be used in Sports Nutrition Products because of their high content in leucine as this aids in muscle recovery. And it can also be used in infant formulas due to its non-existent content of casein glycomacropeptide (cGMP). All in all, Native Whey Proteins are the benchmark for protein purity.
Available Products
Click through our available products below to learn more.
Clean Whey 90
Our Clean Whey 90 is a Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) that is a highly concentrated whey protein powder designed to provide nutritional and functional benefits in sports nutrition and protein fortification. It is virtually free of fat and lactose and contains no less than 90 percent protein on a dry basis.
Available in Regular & Instant*.
Benefits
- Produced directly from our single mozzarella cheese type resulting in superior and consistent organoleptic properties from batch to batch ensuring your products’ consistency every day.
- Remains heat stable and clear through pasteurized applications providing the perfect protein for your next RTD launch.
- Can be used as an egg white replacer in high-protein bakery applications, reducing allergen concerns and enhancing functionality.
- Provides excellent solubility and stability in high acid applications for successful high protein fruit flavored beverage applications.
- Disperses rapidly in cold water without vigorous shaking, providing a superior powder protein experience for your consumer*.
*Instantized with Lecithin to minimize allergens, giving your customers peace of mind.
Applications
- Sports Nutrition
- Ready-to-mix protein powders
- Protein bars
- Protein-enriched foods, drinks, and mixes
- Baked goods
- Extruded and texturized products
Packaging
20 kg (44.1 lb.) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene liner
Shelf Life
730 days from the date of manufacture if stored under recommended conditions
Available Certifications
Applicable Segments for Ingredient
Pre-acidified Whey Protein Isolate
Pre-acidified WPI is a functional whey protein isolate explicitly designed for high-acid beverage applications. Pre-acidified WPI is derived from sweet dairy whey and is manufactured by proprietary acidification and filtration processes.
Functional Benefits
- It has high heat and acid stability which leads to premium quality high-protein beverage production.
- High clarity and low turbidity in acidic conditions, lead to superior visual performance.
- With both clean flavor and low astringency, we’ve created a better drinking experience.
Nutritional Benefits
- Premium protein source
- Low fat and lactose
- Excellent amino acid profile
- High digestibility
- Low glycemic index
Applications
- Sports Nutrition
- Protein waters
- Protein-fortified juices and teas
- Fortified low-pH foods
- Ready-to-mix products
Packaging
20 kg (44.1 lb.) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene liner
Shelf Life
730 days from the date of manufacture if stored under recommended conditions
Available Certifications
Applicable Segments for Ingredient
Microparticulated Whey Protein *Coming Soon*
Ideal source of concentrated protein that undergoes a unique process that denatures the protein to give it less of a tendency to aggregate and gel upon heating.
Benefits
- Uniform particle size provides a rich, creamy mouthfeel and texture, making microparticulated whey protein (MWP) a great fat replacement option for low-fat products such as yogurt, processed cheese, dressings, and sauces.
- Has a superior emulsifying capacity by preventing the coalescence and flocculation of the fat droplets, which will enhance the storage stability of dressings and sauces.
- The heat stability of MWP at high protein concentrations allows for lower viscosity and reduced sulfur notes traditionally seen with whey RTD beverages, creating an improved overall drinking experience.
- Three excellent nutritional properties – helps speed up recovery, prevents soreness, and leads to overall enhanced performance.
Applications
- Yogurt
- Dressings
- Sauces
- Ready-to-drink beverages
- Cheese
- Ice cream
Packaging
20 kg (44.1 lb.) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene inner liner
Shelf Life
730 days from the date of manufacture if stored under recommended conditions
Available Certifications
Applicable Segments for Ingredient
Whey Permeate *Coming Soon*
Leprino Nutrition’s Whey Permeate is a minimally processed, gently dried dairy product. It is produced from sweet whey coming straight from our mozzarella cheese production by removing protein and other dairy solids through ultrafiltration. Its high content of minerals, vitamins, and lactose makes it ideal for food applications as well as animal nutrition
Benefits
- Cost-effective replacement of other dairy solids including sweet whey and lactose to ensure inventory availability.
- Provides several processes and application aids such as texture and flavor enhancers due to its mild dairy taste to improve the sensory experience in food applications.
- Affordable sources for sodium and sugar reduction in many food categories such as savory snacking and confectionery, respectively.
- High in natural essential electrolytes enabling application in hydration and recovery drinks.
- Low-fat free-flowing bulking agent to help improve customer margins.
- Obtained directly from grade A-milk which allows for clean labeling.
- Provides natural minerals, vitamins, and carbohydrates to increase nutritional value & hydration in animal feed.
Applications
Leprino’s Whey Permeate is comprised primarily of lactose and dairy minerals with a slightly sweet and slightly savory flavor profile, providing benefits for various food applications:
- Confectionary
- Dairy
- Savory snacking
- Bakery
- Clear RTDs
- Animal nutrition
Available Certifications
Whey Protein Concentrate 80
Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC80) is an ideal source of concentrated protein for a variety of applications and contains no less than 80% protein on a dry basis.
Available in Regular & Instant*.
Benefits
- It is produced directly from our single mozzarella cheese type, resulting in superior and consistent organoleptic properties from batch to batch, ensuring your product’s consistency.
- An ideal source of concentrated protein, providing versatility for protein-enriched food applications.
- Solubilizes at relatively high concentrations and wide pH ranges for ease of use in food systems.
- Provides functional benefits, such as foaming, emulsifying, whipping, gelling, and water binding for a variety of food applications to meet your special needs.
- Delivers premium, highly concentrated protein for athletes seeking a rapidly digesting, nutrient-dense protein.
- With high protein content and enhanced functionality, the powder makes for a suitable egg substitute in bakery applications.
- Rich source of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) to aid in muscle protein synthesis.
- Disperses rapidly with hand-stirring or shaking, creating a smooth drinking experience*.
*Instantized using lecithin
Applications
- Ready-to-mix powders
- Bars
- Protein-enriched foods, drinks, and mixes
- Ready-to-drink protein beverages
- Protein bars
- Protein-fortified foods, drinks, and mixes
- Baked goods such as muffins
- Extruded and texturized products such as cheese puffs or protein cereal
Packaging
- 20 kg (44.1 lb.) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene liner
- 1000 lb. bulk tote
Shelf Life
730 days from the date of manufacture if stored under recommended conditions
Available Certifications
Applicable Segments for Ingredient
Whey Protein Concentrate 34
All Leprino Whey Protein Concentrate 34 (WPC34) comes from our colorless mozzarella cheese production, resulting in a consistent powder with a minimum of 34% protein on a dry basis. It is ideal for applications where batch-to-batch consistency is important.
Benefits
- The inherent reducing sugar and amino acid content make sweet whey ideal for enhancing color development during high-temperature cooking and baking via the Maillard browning reaction.
- The combination of dairy protein, carbohydrates, and high mineral content makes WPC34 an excellent nutritional fortifier.
Applications
- Frozen desserts and ice cream
- Baked goods
- Processed cheese
- Confectionery
- Nutritional fortification
Packaging
- 25 kg (55.1 lb.) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene liner
- 2000 lb. bulk tote
Shelf Life
730 days from the date of manufacture if stored under recommended conditions
Available Certifications
Applicable Segments for Ingredient
Infant Grade Whey Protein Concentrate 34
Leprino Nutrition Infant Grade Whey Protein Concentrate 34 (WPC34) comes from our colorless mozzarella cheese production and is manufactured to meet our customer’s infant grade requirements.
Benefits
- Leprino combines sensitive micro methods with uncompromising microbiological limits to meet your stringent infant grade requirements.
- Contaminant and heavy metal levels are routinely monitored to ensure our high manufacturing standards are maintained.
- A rich source of minerals, WPC34 can reduce or eliminate the need to fortify your infant formulations with additional calcium, potassium, and sodium.
Applications
- Infant formula
- Growing up formula
Packaging
25 kg (55.1 lb.) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene liner
2000lb bulk tote
Shelf Life
730 days from the date of manufacture if stored under recommended conditions
Available Certifications
Native Whey Protein Isolate
Microfiltered directly from milk and virtually free of fat and lactose, our high-quality Native WPI is an undenatured, unmodified protein that has an amino acid profile with higher leucine levels. Contains no less than 90 percent protein on a dry basis.
Available in Regular & Instant.
Benefits
- It has a greater leucine content than traditional cheese whey, therefore athletes can achieve greater muscle protein synthesis.
- Due to the higher levels of branched-chain amino acids, athletes will achieve the onset of muscle protein synthesis while consuming a smaller dose of protein.
- It is the least processed of any whey product, which means it provides the cleanest flavor profile possible.
- Instantized with lecithin to minimize allergens, giving your customers peace of mind.
Applications
- Ready-to-mix protein powders
- Protein bars
- Protein-fortified food sand mixes
- Protein-fortified waters, juices, and teas
Packaging
20 kg (44.1 lb.) multi-wall, kraft paper bag with polyethylene liner
Shelf Life
730 days from the date of manufacture if stored under recommended conditions
Available Certifications
Applicable Segments for Ingredient
Infant Native Whey Protein Isolate
Microfiltered directly from milk and virtually free of fat and lactose, our high-quality Native WPI is an undenatured, unmodified protein that is free of casein glycomacropeptide (cGMP). Contains no less than 90 percent protein on a dry basis.
Benefits
- The superior quality of native whey protein provides a higher level of tryptophan and a reduced amount of threonine so that babies are not overfed protein.
- The absence of glycomacropeptide (GMP) in native whey means there is more tryptophan which helps babies sleep well.
- Because the protein profile includes beta-casein, it provides infant formula with the protein and amino acid profile closer to human milk.
- Uncompromising microbiological limits using sensitive micro methods, lead to low levels of contaminants and heavy metals, which gives infant formula producers peace of mind.
Applications
Ideal for premium infant and early life applications where consumers are expecting a superior quality, minimally processed whey protein that contains no cGMP.
- Infant formula powder
- Infant formula RTD
- Follow on formula powder & RTD
- Growing up milk
Packaging
20 kg (44.1 lb.) multi-wall, paper bag
Shelf Life
730 days from the date of manufacture if stored under recommended conditions
Available Certifications
Meet Our Application Specialist
Meet Our Application Specialist
Jason Gallaher – Senior R&D Manager
Jason holds MS and BS degrees in Food Science from Pennsylvania State University. Jason has 20 years of food industry experience in product development for large, fully integrated, global companies and has formulated products and led R&D teams for multiple market segments.
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