Why does some bacon contain whey powder?
I wouldn't expect bacon to contain cows milk, but it does in some cases in the form of whey powder. What's the purpose of it?
(My daughter is allergic to cow's milk and I have to check her foods carefully, including bacon, which isn't a food I'd expect to contain dairy.)
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Whey powder is often used in processed meats for bulking and binding. In the case of whole muscles, they are often injected with a brine (an ingredient of which is whey protein) to "enhance moisture and tenderness", as the document states. I could also imagine it as a binding agent in turkey "bacon", where ground turkey is formed and sliced.
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Whey powder is often used in processed meats for bulking and binding. In the case of whole muscles, they are often injected with a brine (an ingredient of which is whey protein) to "enhance moisture and tenderness", as the document states.Is whey considered dairy?
Is whey dairy? Whey is found in dairy and is one of the two major high-quality proteins found naturally in cow's milk.What foods contain whey?
The most common whey protein foods include dairy foods such as yogurt, cottage cheese and ricotta. Whey is also an additive in foods such as salad dressing and infant formula.Does bacon contain dairy?
Bacon is dairy free. Bacon does not contain milk and should be safe for those with a milk allergy.What products have casein?
All cow's milk AND goat's milk contains casein. Cream, half and half, yogurt and sour cream are other obvious sources of the protein. Ice cream, butter, cheese and pudding also contain it. Foods made with these products -- such as cream-based soups, sherbet, pudding and custard -- are also casein-rich.Protein Shakes BAD? (New Study Breakdown)
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