10 Facts About Whey

Whey is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained.

Whey proteins consist of a-lactalbumin, ß-lactoglobulin, serum albumin, immunoglobulins, and proteose peptones.

Whey protein is the collection of globular proteins isolated from whey.

Whey is left over when milk is coagulated during the process of cheese production and contains everything that is soluble from milk after the pH is dropped to 4.

Whey is one of the main ingredients of Rivella, a carbonated drink in Switzerland.

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Whey eventually found its way into many other products as a filler and ultimately into a number of health food products where it remains a popular supplement.

Whey protein is commonly marketed as a dietary supplement, and various health claims have been attributed to it in the alternative medicine community.

Whey protein has a high level of leucine, one of the three branched-chain amino acids, making it ideal for muscle growth and repair.

Whey cream is saltier, tangier, and "cheesier" than cream skimmed from milk, and can be used to make whey butter.

Whey contains lactose, it should be avoided by those who are lactose intolerant.