Application of milk protein concentrate

Milk protein concentrate – so versatile. MPC is used as dairy ingredients in food applications, including:

• Dairy (yoghurt, cheese, ice-cream)
• Confectionery, chocolate
• Ready to drink beverages
• Instant beverages
• High protein products
• Paediatric, medical and sports nutrition
• Weight management products
• Bakery, desserts
• Powdered dietary supplements
• Cultured products
• Other (meat, fish, sauces)

There are several types of milk concentrates, but Milk protein concentrate can be used as a replacer for whole milk powder, skim milk powder and other milk powders on an equivalent protein basis.

Nutrition supplements

⠀⠀We offer a wide choice of standard and functional milk protein concentrates designed to deliver enhanced performance in a range of applications. The ratio of high-protein and low-lactose content makes this product commonly used in manufacturing low-carbohydrate foods and protein-fortified beverages. It can also be added to baking products, desserts, cultured products, dairy-based beverages, sauces, yogurts, ice-cream, and cheeses among many others.
⠀⠀Milk protein concentrate is also utilized to manufacture pediatric, medical, geriatric, and sports nutrition as well as meal replacement and weight management products. It is a popular ingredient of low-fat and lactose-derived products.
⠀⠀MPC can be used as a substitute for whole milk powder or skimmed milk powder while achieving the same protein levels.

Food additive

⠀⠀Our milk protein concentrate powder is made from fresh pasteurised skim milk, and provides a milky flavour that is superior to whey protein or caseinates alone.
⠀⠀Milk protein concentrate is high protein, low-fat ingredients with excellent solubility and a clean flavor and aroma that can be used in a wide variety of nutritional applications.
⠀⠀They are a complete source of protein, that contain all essential amino acids, including the branched chain amino acid leucine, isoleucine, and valine. They are comprised of both casein (slow digest) and whey (fast digest) in the natural ratio of milk.

Other applications

⠀⠀Milk Protein Concentrate has great foaming, texturing, water-binding, and coagulation properties. Its excellent nutritional value is owed to a high level of concentrated protein. MPC was found to improve rennet coagulability, decrease gelation, and enhance curd firmness. MPC is also characterized by a high level of solubility and resistance to heat. The addition of MPC increases the levels of calcium and vitamin D.

Milk protein concentrate properties

⠀⠀Milk protein concentrate is made from fresh pasteurized skim milk using a low-heat membrane filtration process to ensure that protein is undenatured and remains highly nutritional. MPC is characterized by a creamy white colour and clean, light, milky flavor. It also has excellent solubility and emulsifying properties. Furthermore it is heat stable, even at ultra-high temperatures, which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, e.g.: stabilisation of yoghurt and ice cream, protein enrichment in sports nutrition and weight-management foods, replacement of casein and whey protein in cheese and usage in baked goods.

Not right for everyone

⠀⠀Although milk protein concentrate is safe for most people to consume, certain people should avoid it. Milk protein concentrate allergies, Not vegan-friendly. If you have a milk protein concentrate allergy or are following a vegan or dairy-free diet, you should avoid products that contain milk protein concentrate.

SUMMARY:
Milk protein concentrate is versatile. Processed cheese and cheese milk extension; paediatric, medical and sports nutrition; weight management products and powdered dietary supplements; cultured products, frozen desserts, soups, sauces, coffee creamers, dairy-based beverages: milk protein concentrate has many uses.