Why should I take Whey protein?
Anyone who wants to know the meaning of ‘whey’ in whey protein can recall the famous nursery rhyme we all grew singing but conveniently forgot-, “Little Miss Muffet,” who was eating her curds and whey. Ah! Now you recall. Whey is a byproduct of cheese. It is formed when the curds are separated from the milk or cream. After cheese curds are made, the remaining liquid is known as whey, a watery and thin looking substance that MAY HAVE a slight bluish tint
Whey can be made from any type of milk-cow’s mik, goat’s milk or even camel’s milk. In yogurt, whey is the thin liquid that form on yogurt after it has settled. This can be drained and added to shakes and smoothies for extra protein. You will find whey in ricotta cheese to. The whey is heated and vinegar is added; the addition of vinegar acid makes the fat thicken into the curds that make the cheese. (more…)