Tag: Boiling protein powder

Over 90% of whey protein powders will begin to denature at temperatures above 160°F (71°C), but that doesn't mean you can't heat your beverage. The critical question isn't just whether you can boil your protein shake, but what the consequences are for both taste and nutritional value.

Protein denaturation, a process that changes a protein's molecular structure, occurs when a protein powder is exposed to heat. However, this does not mean that the powder loses its nutritional value, a common misconception that often deters people from cooking with protein powder.