🛎 As global demand for high-protein, low-lactose foods increases, dairy companies are adjusting their product mix. Milk protein concentrates (#MPCs) are the high-quality and complete protein present in milk, including casein and whey proteins. This high-protein ingredient can add on high nutritional value and tasty flavor to the final products.
Membrane separation technology is the basis for this additional value. Skim milk can be pasteurized to destroy some harmful microorganisms. The retentate obtained after #ultrafiltration and concentration can be evaporated and spray-dried to result in milk protein concentrates.
MPCs can be applied in plenty of food productions, such as ice cream, energy bars, cheese, etc. The study found that the actual dry matter quality and moisture-adjusted cheese yield increased in products with MPCs added. There are also studies showing that the cheese yield standardized by MPCs increased from 13.8% to 16.7%.
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References:
Caro, I., Soto-Simental, S., Franco, M. J., Meza-Nieto, M. A., Alfaro-Rodríguez, R., & Mateo, J. (2011). Composition, yield, and functionality of reduced-fat Oaxaca cheese: Effects of using skim milk or a dry milk protein concentrate. Journal of Dairy Science, 94(2), 580–588. https://lnkd.in/g8wRgR42
Francolino, S., Locci, F., Ghiglietti, R., Iezzi, R., & Mucchetti, G. (2010). Use of milk protein concentrate to standardize milk composition in Italian citric mozzarella cheese making. LWT - Food Science and Technology, 43(2), 310–314. https://lnkd.in/gmEPyifs
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