Whey is among the largest reservoirs of dietary protein, a liquid that remains after milk has been curdled and filtered. The whey protein comprises serum albumin, alpha-lactalbumin, β-lactoglobulin, protease-peptones, and immunoglobulins. Soft whey is generally obtained from the processing of hard cheese, such as Swiss cheese or cheddar cheese. In contrast, sour whey is made from acidic dairy products, such as yogurt and cottage cheese. However, this whey protein is highly perishable, and its use in liquid form is very limited, and therefore whey needs to be reduced in condensed or powdered form. The condensation of the serum reduces the volume of the liquid and increases the consistency of the liquid; the product obtained is called condensed serum. The condensed whey is dried into a powder and is marketed as an essential ingredient in various food products for human and animal consumption. Condensed whey is widely used in the food and beverage industry in multiple applications such as dairy products, baked goods, sauces, baby food, meat production, drinks, soups, salad dressings and creams. Condensed whey is mainly used to process bread and other baked goods. It is also used with fruits and jams in various fillings and spreads in confectionery. Furthermore, condensed whey is also used in the preparation of whey sweets, such as wheyfers, whey caramel, whey toffy, and whipped whey fudge.
The rising bakery and confectionery industry is the primary driver of the increasing demand for condensed milk, as it is used as one of the key ingredients in these products. Additionally, condensed milk is used in various ready-to-drink beverages as a source of protein to meet an individual's body needs. The increasing use of condensed whey as a protein supplement and in infant formulas will have a positive influence on product sales. Manufacturers of animal nutrition products use condensed whey in their feed and formulations to improve their product offerings and provide animals with sufficient protein and feed. The growing animal feed industry is the primary driver of the increasing demand for condensed whey.
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In 2018, North America dominated the condensed whey market, accounting for more than 45% of total participation. Strong demand for simple, sweet and sour whey products should drive regional growth in the coming years. The USA Dairy Company and Optimum Nutrition (ON) are the leading manufacturers in the US in the utility of condensed forms of serum.
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Sweetened
Acid
Food and Beverage
Dairy Products
Bakery Products & Confectionery
Sauces, Soups, and Dressings
Jams and Jellies
Meat Products
Animal Feed
Others
Leprino Foods Company Inc
Foremost Farms USA Cooperative, Inc
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc
Associated Milk Producers Inc
Agri-Mark Inc
Berkshire Dairy and Food Products
Agropur Inc
Chicago Dairy Corporation
Saputo Inc
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
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