Whey Protein Isolated

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About Whey Protein Isolated

Recent research suggests that whey protein can play an important role in weight control. Of all the macronutrients, protein appears to have a stronger appetite-suppressing effect. When consuming protein we feel fuller than when consuming the same number of calories in carbohydrate, partly because carbohydrates digest quickly. Whey protein offers additional benefits. Peptides in whey, called lactokinins, inhibit the compound angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). Left unhindered, ACE encourages fat cell growth. Another whey protein component, glycomacropeptide (GMP), may suppress appetite by stimulating the intestinal hormone cholecystokinin (CCK). The combined effect of these components in whey protein appears to have a much stronger slimming effect than either alone. Whey protein, through its interaction with gastrointestinal hormones, also appears to increase feeling of the satiety more than other proteins.

Whey protein isolate, a concentrated source of protein, is ideally suited to satisfying foods and beverages. However, the GMP levels in whey protein isolate are influenced by how the WPI is manufactured. Most WPIs are manufactured by ion exchange (IX) or microfiltration (MF). WPI from Hilmar Ingredients, derived from fresh sweet whey, is manufactured by a special cross-flow filtration process and isolated via a proprietary fractionation process. Because of this unique process, Hilmar Ingredients WPIs have enhancements in bioactive fractions and functionality.

Whey protein isolate powder works great as part of a calorie controlled diet. Whey protein isolate has the lowest fat content of any protein around. Almost all the fat content of milk is removed during the processing of it to become an isolate. Whey Protein Isolate is not a drug, but a dietary supplement. All the ingredients of it come from cows milk - so there are no extra dangers associated with it. Whey protein isolate is not known to have any side effects whatsoever.

Specification

Product name	Whey protein isolate
Test Items	Specifications
Appearance	Ivory white powder
Protein (on dry basis)	90.0% Min
Glycomacropeptide (GMP)	18% Min
Fat	1.0% Max
Lactose	1.0% Max
Loss on drying	5.0% Max
Residue on ignition	3.1% Max
pH (20^oC, 10%)	6.1-6.5
Heavy metals	20ppm Max
Impurity	16ppm Max
Bulk density	0.36-0.42g/ml
Nitrate	100ppm Max
Nitrite	2ppm Max
Lead	0.5ppm Max
Arsenic	0.3ppm Max
Aflatoxin	0.5ppm Max
Total Plate Count	5000cfu/g Max
Yeast & Mold	100cfu/g Max
E.Coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative
Staphylococci aureus	10cfu/g Max

Storage Condition: Store and ship in a cool, dry environment with temperatures of less than 27 and relative humidity less than 65%. Use within 9-12 months.
Package: In 25kg or 50lb bags.

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