Before comparing concentrate and isolate, it helps to know what whey is. During cheesemaking, milk separates into curds and a remaining liquid called whey. That liquid contains water, lactose, minerals and milk proteins. Manufacturers filter and dry it to make ingredients used in protein powders, bars, shakes and other foods. That origin explains the buying […]

Maltodextrin is a mostly nonsweet carbohydrate powder made by partially breaking down starch. Manufacturers can use it to carry flavors, help powders blend or disperse, add carbohydrate, thicken a mixture or improve texture. That is why it can appear on labels for electrolyte powders, drink mixes, flavored protein products and many other packaged foods and […]

Stevia is easy to avoid in theory: buy a powder that does not list it. The harder part is deciding what should replace it. An unflavored whey concentrate gives you a one-ingredient formula, but it still contains milk and usually more lactose than an isolate. An unsweetened plant powder avoids dairy and sweeteners entirely, but […]

Whey is naturally gluten-free, but the finished powder matters. Understand isolate, concentrate, milk allergies and the label to look for.

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