wheybased
Wheybased is an adjective used in nutrition, food science, and industry to describe products, ingredients, or formulations derived primarily from whey, the liquid byproduct produced during cheese making. The term emphasizes the source material as whey rather than other dairy streams or plant-based inputs.
Whey is rich in proteins such as beta-lactoglobulin and alpha-lactalbumin, and contains lactose, minerals, and small
Uses include protein supplements, ready-to-drink beverages, bakery enhancers, confectionery, and specialty dairy products. Whey-based proteins are
Advantages of whey-based products include valorizing a dairy byproduct, contributing to sustainable production, and providing high-quality
In industry and academia, the concept of wheybased products links to broader dairy processing and protein science.