Utilization of Whey Powder In Making Various Ifant Formulas

Abstract

Whey powder is a valuable addition to the functional properties of various food as well as a source of valuable nutrients because it contains approximately 50% of the nutrients in the original milk. It consists primarily of carbohydrates (lactose), protein (different whey proteins, mainly lactablumins and globulins), various minerals and vitamins.

The aim of this study was to investigate the benefit of using whey powder as a good nutrients and cheap in preparation infant formulas.

Five ratios of skim milk powder to whey powder (S/W) ratio were studied, which were ratio A (15: 0) as a control, B (1 0:5), C (7.5: 7.5), D (5: 10) and E (0:15), in 4 selected infant formulas:

I. 50% broad bean + 20% rice + I 0% carrot+ 15"/., skim milk powder + 5% peanut.

2. 50% lentil + 20% rice + I 0% sucrose + 15% skim milk powder+ 5% peanut.

3. 27.5% corn+ 27.5% rice+ 25% T.S.P. + 15% skim milk powder+ 5% pumpkin.

4. 27.5% corn+ 27.5% rice+ 15% T.S.P. + 10% mungbean +

15% skim milk powder+ 5% pumpkin