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Whey protein concentrate popularity
has increased dramatically in recent years because of
advances in processing technology. Whey protein begins
as a watery byproduct of cheese manufacturing. In its
crude state, whey is about 93% water, 6.5% lactose, 0.9%
protein and 0.2% vitamins, minerals, and fat-soluble
nutrients. In this form, whey is not of much benefit to
athletes, but with gentle low-temperature processing and
filtration, this liquid can be stripped of most of its
lactose, fat, cholesterol and water to yield
concentrated whey powders containing anywhere from 34 to
89% protein.
Because whey protein concentrate is
produced from a liquid as a byproduct of the cheese
manufacturing process, it needs to be processed to turn
it into anything useable. This process, the boiling and
mixing and removing of the non-essential ingredients, is
a complicated, painstaking process that takes the liquid
from its original form into the final product.
The USDA has many requirements for
the production of dry whey protein concentrate.
According to their report published in 2003, all
manufacturers must adhere to the following guidelines.
All plants are to be regularly inspected by the
government to insure the safety and cleanliness of the
facility. The finished product shall not contain less
than 25% or more than 89.9% protein, shall not contain
more than 10% milk fat or 5% moisture, and shall not
have a ph-factor exceeding 7.0. The guidelines continue
to the appearance and even the flavor of the finished
product.
Somebody is taking the production
of whey protein concentrate very seriously. Whey protein
concentrates are produced from liquid whey by
clarification, ultra-filtration, dia-filtration and
drying techniques. The resulting product contains all of
the essential amino acids, both long and short chain,
not produced by the body, are quickly and easily
digestible without the aids of additional protein
enzymes and provide the body with an unlimited supply of
everything it needs to fight off diseases and live for a
long time.
Whey Protein Info provides detailed
information about whey protein powder, drinks,
concentrate, and best whey protein, as well as the
benefits of whey protein and other helpful whey protein
facts. Whey Protein Info is the sister site of
Home Gyms
Web.
Source:
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