Highly nutritious whey protein offers so many great benefits. It promotes muscle mass, strengthens our immune functions and can help stem age-related muscle loss.

So just how is it produced?

Dairy farmers who work with Agropur are committed to the health and comfort of their cows, which in turn produces safe and nutritious milk. (Click to watch our new video to learn more). During the initial stages of cheesemaking at our manufacturing facilities, milk is separated into curds and liquid whey. The whey is then pasteurized before moving to the next step.

Membrane filtration is a common method for producing whey protein. It is a cold temperature separation process that uses porous membranes to eliminate bacteria and defat the whey. Carbohydrates and minerals pass through while the whey protein is left behind.

Ion exchange, a proprietary process used by Agropur, selectively isolates specific protein components. Raw whey is sent through a column that collects proteins and separates them based on differences in their net charge. Lactose and minerals are washed away and further processed into a different ingredient.

Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate and Hydrolyzed Whey Protein are the highest quality sources of whey protein. They are found in a wide variety of food products as well as powdered supplements.