Tag: Dairy solids

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), whey permeate powder is a dairy ingredient derived from whey after the removal of whey proteins. Primarily composed of lactose and minerals, this versatile co-product is gaining recognition beyond its traditional use as a cost-effective filler.

According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council, the production of high-protein dairy ingredients has led to a significant increase in the availability of versatile coproducts like permeate. But what is permeate powder exactly? It's a dairy ingredient, rich in lactose and minerals, that is a byproduct of filtering milk or whey to produce protein concentrates.