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This type of whey does not contain glycomacropeptide, which is formed only after the addition of rennet. [14] [15] [16] There is evidence that whey protein is more bio-available than casein or soy protein. [17] [18] Whey protein is commonly marketed as a dietary supplement, typically sold in powdered form for mixing into beverages. [19]
Sweet whey and acid whey are similar in gross nutritional analysis. By mass both contain 93% water, about 0.8% protein, and about 5.1% carbohydrates. Sweet whey contains about 0.4% fat while sour whey contains about 0.1% fat. [2] The carbohydrates are mainly lactose. The proteins are known as lactalbumin. Whey also contains some minerals. [3]
Whey cheese is a dairy product made of whey, the by-product of cheesemaking. After the production of most cheeses, about 50% of milk solids remain in the whey, including most of the lactose and lactalbumin. [1] The production of whey cheese allows cheesemakers to use the remaining whey, instead of discarding it as a waste product.