Richer flavor, bigger savings with whey permeate

Manufacturers are beginning to recognize the great benefits of formulating with permeate. 

In Southeast Asia, the number of new food and beverage product launches that use permeates have been growing continuously since 2011, according to Innova Market Insights. From 2017 through 2021, confectionery (30%), bakery (26%) and hot drinks (21%) were the top categories in Southeast Asia using permeates.

For added flavor and function, permeate is an ideal ingredient for a better beverage formulation. Permeate is a cost-effective dairy ingredient with a mild and appealing taste. It enhanced flavor and performance for both ready-to-mix and ready-to-drink beverages.

Agropur’s formulation for a ready-to-mix mocha beverage highlights the significant benefits provided by whey permeate.  Cost-effective permeate provides high-quality dairy solids, can reduce sugar addition, and adds a great creamy taste to this hot coffee drink.

About Whey Permeate

Whey Permeate, which is also called dairy solids, is a natural high-lactose ingredient produced through the removal of protein from whey via physical separation techniques. It consists of 76-85% lactose and its ash contains calcium, phosphorus and other valuable minerals. Permeate can make a significant contribution to the overall mineral profile of a food product.

Technically speaking, permeate may be used in several applications where lactose or dairy solids are used. Permeate could be used to replace a portion of ingredients such as skim milk or whole milk powder as well. It has also been used to replace other carbohydrates, reduce sodium in foods and for added nutrition in food products, as an important source of dairy minerals. A reality of the food industry is that cost is an important factor when determining ingredient usage. The more functionality a food processor can get for the same cost, the better.

Agropur has the size and resources to support Southeast Asian countries with whey permeate and other high-quality dairy ingredients. Let our team assist you in bringing the power of whey permeate to recipes your customers will love. Click here to learn more about whey permeate from Agropur.

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Source:

U.S. Dairy Export Council. U.S. Whey and Milk Permeate. 2015. https://www.thinkusadairy.org/assets/Documents/Customer%20Site/C1-Discover%20US%20Dairy/C1.3-Products/US%20Whey-Milk-Permeate-Overview.pdf