Milk protein Concentrate (MPC) s are complete dairy proteins that contain both casein and whey proteins. MPCs with higher concentrations of proteins can be used to enhance a products protein content without adding significant levels of lactose and contribute valuable minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus in the Best Absorbable form. The Amino Acid profile. Used By Many Nutritional Products For The Time Bound Release of Energy.

Since protein needs are a function of lean tissue mass, not calorie intake, protein requirements should be calculated in terms of body weight rather than as a percentage of calories. This is critical with lower energy intakes: When calorie intake is low and protein needs are calculated as a percentage of calories, the amount of protein may be inadequate. Moreover, when energy needs aren’t met, protein becomes an alternate fuel source, which may increase.

Applications:

• Milk protein Concentrates MPCs are currently used for manufacturing products, including: process cheese, cream cheese, ice cream, yogurt/fermented dairy and meal replacement beverages. Application and formulation dictate the type of MPC used. Typically, lower-protein MPCs are used as ingredients in cheese applications, while higher-protein MPCs are used in beverage and bar applications. They are used as an ingredient in applications that rely on non-fat dry milk/skim milk powder but require a higher level of protein where casein and caseinate are used traditionally.