Infancy is a time of rapid growth, when consuming protein of appropriate quality and in sufficient amounts is crucial for the body to build new tissues
Nutten, S. (2016). Proteins, Peptides and Amino Acids: Role in Infant Nutrition. Nestle Nutrition Institute Workshop Series. https://doi.org/10.1159/000442697
. Cow’s milk protein contains less whey protein than human milk, so it is important to re-balance the casein:whey protein ratio in infant milk formula recipes. Demineralised whey is widely used in infant milk formula to simultaneously adjust the casein:whey ratio, while limiting mineral contribution providing flexibility in meeting legislative mineral profiles.
Demineralised whey is an ingredient produced by demineralisation of cheese whey. It is used in infant milk formula to improve the casein:whey ratio of cow’s milk, while limiting mineral contribution. Reducing mineral content enables a greater flexibility in formulations – for better control and accuracy. Demineralised whey also contains lactose, reducing the need to add this as a single ingredient later in the production process.
Demineralised whey contains proteins, which are crucial for building muscles and bones. Whey proteins provide essential amino acids, the so-called building blocks of protein, needed for the healthy growth and development of infants
Nutten, S. (2016). Proteins, Peptides and Amino Acids: Role in Infant Nutrition. Nestle Nutrition Institute Workshop Series. https://doi.org/10.1159/000442697
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Our Deminal® 90 demineralised whey provides good flow properties for improved handling. Thanks to low mineral levels, our ingredients are heat-stable, so can be used in highly concentrated systems. Deminal® 90 Liquid also enables formulators to directly apply it in wet processing where preferred.
With over 40 years’ experience in demineralised whey, we have a proven track record in stable (mineral) composition. As we own the entire supply chain from farm to factory, we have full control and traceability of our ingredients – with the high quality standards in place. With an expert technical team on-hand, we are specialists in developing infant milk formula dairy ingredients.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients provides a variety of high quality demineralised whey ingredients suitable to use in infant milk and young child formulas Our innovations are backed by over 75 years’ experience in manufacturing and research in the field of early life nutrition. Get in touch for personalised advice on choosing the right demineralised whey for your needs.
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