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Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)

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Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)

Note: This is a standard product specification. Variations to the standard are available upon request.

Product Definition:

Whey Protein Concentrate is the substance obtained by the removal of sufficient nonprotein constituents from pasteurized whey so that the finished dry product contains ≥ 25% protein. WPC is produced by physical separation techniques such as precipitation, filtration or dialysis. The acidity of WPC may be adjusted by the addition of safe and suitable pH adjusting ingredients.

Typical Compositional Range1:

  •  
  • Protein
  • Lactose
  • Fat
  • Ash
  • Moisture
  • %
  • 34.0 - 79.9
  • 10.0 - 55.0
  • 1.0 - 10.0
  • 4.0 - 8.0
  • 3.0 - 4.0

Microbiological Analysis:

  •  
  • Standard Plate Count
  • Coliform
  • Salmonella
  • Listeria
  • Coagulase-positive Staphylococci
  •  
  • ≤30,000/g
  • ≤10/g
  • negative by test
  • negative by test
  • negative by test

Other Characteristics:

  • Scorched Particle Content
  • pH
  • Color
  • Flavor
  • 7.5 - 15.0 mg
  • 6.0 - 6.7
  • White to light cream
  • Bland, clean

Ingredient Statement:

"Whey Protein Concentrate ( _________% protein)". The percent of protein is declared in 5% increments OR as actual percentage, provided an analysis of the product is supplied.

Product Applications and Functionality:

Dairy products, dry blends, wet blends, prepared dry mixes, soft drinks/special dietary foods, infant foods, bakery products, confections, frozen desserts

Storage and Shipping:

Product should be stored and shipped in a cool, dry environment with temperatures below 80°F and relative humidities below 65%. Stocks should be rotated and utilized within 9 mo - 1 yr.

Packaging:

Multiwall kraft bags with polyethylene inner liner or other approved closed container - i.e., "tote bins," etc.

1. On an "as is" basis"