Sweet Whey Powder (SWP)

Description

Sweet whey powder is a free-flowing, uniform powder that is soluble in water. It has a light cream color and the typical smell of sweet whey powder without other flavors or smells. It is produced by drying sweet whey concentrate, a by-product of hard cheese production.

SWP is water-soluble. It affects the color enhancement and also acts as a stabilizer and emulsifier. It is also a rich source of vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.

Salsal Trading SA also offers sweet whey powder of feed quality, the quality of which is confirmed by the GMP+ Certificate.

Physical and chemical characteristics	Value
Protein content	At least 11.0%
Ash content	Max 9.6%
Fat content	Max 3.0%
Water content	Max 6.0%
Lactose content	63 – 75%
Acidity	Max 12.0
Burnt particles	Disc C or D
Heavy metals	<0.02mg/kg
GMO	The product does not contain and has not been produced from genetically modified organisms.
Salmonella (25g)	0/25g
Listeria monocytogenes (25g)	0/25g

The shelf life of sweet whey powder is approximately 18-24 months. The product should be stored in a dry, clean warehouse at a maximum temperature of 25°C and a maximum relative humidity of 75%.

Salsal Trading SA offers sweet whey powder in 25 kg packages and Big Bags with a heat-sealed polyethylene insert inside.

In the food industry, SWP is used in the production of: spreads, cream, cottage cheese and cottage cheese products, yoghurts, ice cream, condensed milk, processed cheeses and beverages. Its excellent browning properties are used to enhance color during cooking and baking at high temperatures. Sweet whey powder is also used to increase the volume of bread loaves. It also allows the creation and stabilization of emulsions in the production of mayonnaises and fatty sauces.

Sweet whey powder is also used in feed because it contains high-quality protein that can be used as a source of amino acids in the animal diet.