How is milk protein used in the high-protein market?

Proteins are molecules made up of amino acids essential for the development and longevity of our cells and tissues. The human body requires a steady supply of proteins throughout its life, but its needs change with age. Animal and plant proteins are abundant in milk, meat, fish, cheese, quinoa, pasta and nuts.
What are the benefits of milk protein? In what areas is it used? Armor Protéines tells you more.

What are the benefits of milk proteins?

Milk is made up of two types of protein: caseins and serum proteins (contained in whey). It has great nutritional qualities, which is why milk is the first food consumed by humans at birth. Cow's milk contains 32-35g/L of protein, 78-80% of which is casein and 20-22% serum protein. These proteins are highly nutritious, containing large quantities of essential amino acids: 37% essential amino acids for casein and 57% essential amino acids for serum proteins. In addition to their appealing nutritional composition, milk proteins act on muscle metabolism by strengthening muscles and stimulating muscle synthesis.

Milk proteins also have appealing properties for use in the food industry. They are easily soluble and can add a certain creaminess to the recipe to which they are added. They are also known for their thickening and emulsifying properties, enabling them to enrich the texture of the food product they are used in.

High-protein products based on milk proteins: what are the trends and in what areas are they used?

Contrary to popular belief, milk proteins are not only used in infant formulas. They are present in other markets and are used in a multitude of products. Milk proteins have a particularly strong presence in the

• Infant nutrition,
• Sports nutrition,
• Clinical and senior nutrition markets.

They are, of course, widely used in the manufacture of dairy products (such as dairy drinks, ready-made meals, snacks and desserts), but they can also contribute to the manufacture of a high-protein product to meet the current strong demand from athletes.

Indeed, food manufacturers and nutrition professionals are following new trends in food consumption. The market for protein supplements, for example, has been booming in recent years. This rise in protein consumption has a significant impact on the market for dairy proteins, which are used in almost 75%* of high-protein products with animal protein supplements .

In sports nutrition, milk protein helps build muscle mass. It can also have an impact on physical performance, helping to improve post-exertion recovery.

In clinical nutrition or for senior citizens, milk proteins are included in meal preparation to prevent undernutrition and muscle wasting.

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