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Whey

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Whey is a other — Serum after fat and casein removed from milk

What it does

Serum after fat and casein removed from milk

Where you'll see it

texturizer, processing aid, nutritional extender, cattle feed

Benefits

Source of protein

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): the serum that remains after removal of fat and casein from milk