Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Is produced from spray dried sweet whey, which has been processed through an ultra-filtration system. This filtration removes some lactose and minerals, resulting in a higher protein level.

APPLICATION

Is used to produce: powdered mixes, nutritional fortification, savory, soups, sauces.

CHARACTERISTIC

Color – light cream to cream.
Appearance – loose uniform powder, without lumps & scorched particles.
Taste and smell – taste typical proteinaceous, smell specific proteinaceous without foreign odors and flavors.

STORAGE CONDITIONS AND SHELF LIFE

The product should be stored in clean, dry, airy, free from pests and insects conditions. Storage tem should be max. 25°C and humidity max. 75%. Shelf life is 12 months

PACKING

25 kg paper bags with 3 or 4- layer insert of polyethylene, sealed and closed by an easy-open tape or sewed with an overlay paper. Net weight: 25 kg. 700 kg big bags made of polypropylene lining.

CHEMICAL PARAMETERS

60%protein | 70%protein | 80%protein
Protein (%) min. 60,0 | min. 70,0 | min. 80,0
Fat (%) max. 6,0 | max. 8,0 | max. 10,0
Moisture (%) max. 6,0 | max. 6,0 | max. 6,0
Ash (%) max. 7,0 | max. 5,0 | max. 3,0
pH min. 6,0 | min. 6,0 | min. 6,0
Insolubility (ml) max. 1,0 | max. 1,0 | max. 1,0
Carbohydrates/g including lactose max. 25,0 | max. 16,0 | max. 7,0
Purity (disc) max. B | max. B | max. B

MICROBIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS

Total Plate Count/g max. 20.000
Salmonella /25 g absent
Antibiotics absent
Listeria monocytogenes/25g absent
Enterobacteriaceae/g <10
Coagulate-positive staphylococci/g <10