Can the consumption of milk protein play an important role in fighting back against health issues such as diabetes and obesity? Disorders of the metabolism, from the inability to combat high levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia) to excess fat deposition, are the precursors to many more serious health effects. According to a study published in…
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Of all the nutrients we require to sustain a healthy body, few are as fundamentally important as the protein we consume. Commonly found in foodstuffs such as meat, legumes, eggs, and dairy products, protein provides the body with the essential tools it needs to accomplish many tasks. Protein helps with everything from making your hair…
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What is milk protein concentrate/isolate (MPC/MPI), how is it made, and for what purposes is it most useful? When you’re new to the world of milk protein products, it’s natural to have many questions, especially considering the diverse terminology involved. Not all these products are the same. It’s worth taking a few moments to contemplate…
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Typically, micellar casein concentration for commercial use is accomplished by microfiltration. Caseinate production on an industrial scale takes place via a multi-step chemical processing of large quantities of skim milk. The preference for this process stems primarily from the basic nature of the chemistry in play. Milk itself is slightly acidic with a pH just…
DetailsIdaho Milk Products welcomes Florian Middelhuis to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing on July 1, 2020. Florian’s expertise in the dairy industry, his knowledge of international markets and his aptitude in customer relations will take their Sales & Marketing team to a higher level of customer service, providing customers with the…
DetailsIdaho Milk Products will be offering several online webcasts regarding formulating with milk proteins and overcoming common challenges and obstacles. Some of the topics will focus on the best practices for hydration and dispersion, RTD solubility and shelf-life testing, protein-fortified dry mixes, protein bars and cereals (including extrusions), protein quality comparisons, maximizing MPC quality and…
DetailsIdaho Milk Products congratulates Dr. Venkateswarlu (Venkat) Sunkesula on his recent promotion within the company along with receiving his Doctor of Philosophy degree from South Dakota State University. Dr. Sunkesula was recently promoted to the position of Associate Director of Research and Technical Services. In this position, he will be responsible for the upkeep of…
DetailsIdaho Milk Products Milk Innovation Center Virtual Tours to be presented in July 2020. Idaho Milk Products will be offering virtual tours of their Milk Innovation Center (MIC) that includes a state-of-the-art processing area, an instrumental lab and a multi-purpose room for product evaluations and conferencing. The virtual tours will primarily focus on the process…
DetailsIdaho Milk Products donates $500.00 to the Snake River Bros ‘Rally in the Valley’. Snake River Bros is a non-profit motorcycle organization, of 135 plus members from Southern Idaho and Northern Nevada, contributing their time to raising money to help children in need. Funds are raised through: membership dues organized motorcycle rides, rallies, newsletter advertising,…
DetailsIdaho Milk Products Donates $500 to Jerome Freedom Fest for in support for the annual fireworks event.