we all have explored the usefulness of curd in food, health, and skin care. Today we will get to know about a liquid that we get when milk curdles. whey is a natural substance, a light green liquid that precipitates on the top layer of curd or the liquid that is leftover after cheese making. It will be astonishing to know that this liquid which is ignored has numerous health benefits.
when and how it was used for the very first time?
whey was used as a health tonic to boost the immune system prescribed by the father of medicine -Hippocrates to his patients in 330 BC.
Homemade whey is found to contain
Lactoferrin: A multifunctional protein with iron binding properties that acts as anti-microbial
Bovine serum albumin: A substance high in amino acids helps improve antioxidant activity and help maintain cholesterol levels.
Probiotic organisms: promote digestion and improves nutrient absorption from food with all essential amino acids
Minerals: zinc and potassium
Vitamins: Riboflavin
whey can be used in soups and even it can be added while making chappatis to the wheat flour
Food engineering students info corner
spray drying is a process of converting a mixture in its liquid form to powder this is done by removing the moisture content from the liquid solution . Air in the form of gas is blown in same or concurrent direction depending upon the need and type of dryer used to obtain uniform particle size in the end product.
Processing of whey
raw milk is collected, cooled at 4 degrees Celsius
refrigerated and pasteurized at 72 to 73-degree Celsius, whey is collected as the byproduct of cheese making and spray dried to obtain the final product
China grass
Agna agar or china grass is the next topic of today, it is a good source of iron, calcium, and fiber
it's known to aid in digestion and help in weight loss, china grass was first used in Japan in the 17th century.
video section: processing of China grass
Recipe corner
whey protein-rich chocolate pudding
ingredients needed :
50 grams of china grass
2 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons of chocolate powder or vanilla essence
1 glass of milk
1 glass of homemade and filtered whey
METHOD
1. Boil the china grass in a glass of water until it turns to be a thick transparent liquid
2. Meanwhile, boil milk and add chocolate powder and add sugar to it
3. pour the chocolate milk to the china grass solution and bring to boil for 5 to 10 minutes
4. allow to cool down for sometime
5. add the whey to the mixture that is set aside to cool
6. refrigerate for 2 hours, and your dessert is ready, there you go
when and how it was used for the very first time?
whey was used as a health tonic to boost the immune system prescribed by the father of medicine -Hippocrates to his patients in 330 BC.
Homemade whey is found to contain
Lactoferrin: A multifunctional protein with iron binding properties that acts as anti-microbial
Bovine serum albumin: A substance high in amino acids helps improve antioxidant activity and help maintain cholesterol levels.
Probiotic organisms: promote digestion and improves nutrient absorption from food with all essential amino acids
Minerals: zinc and potassium
Vitamins: Riboflavin
whey can be used in soups and even it can be added while making chappatis to the wheat flour
Food engineering students info corner
whey powders are preferred by sports persons as they help to maintain weight and helps build muscle
spray drying is a process of converting a mixture in its liquid form to powder this is done by removing the moisture content from the liquid solution . Air in the form of gas is blown in same or concurrent direction depending upon the need and type of dryer used to obtain uniform particle size in the end product.
Processing of whey
raw milk is collected, cooled at 4 degrees Celsius
refrigerated and pasteurized at 72 to 73-degree Celsius, whey is collected as the byproduct of cheese making and spray dried to obtain the final product
China grass
Agna agar or china grass is the next topic of today, it is a good source of iron, calcium, and fiber
it's known to aid in digestion and help in weight loss, china grass was first used in Japan in the 17th century.
video section: processing of China grass
Recipe corner
whey protein-rich chocolate pudding
ingredients needed :
50 grams of china grass
2 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons of chocolate powder or vanilla essence
1 glass of milk
1 glass of homemade and filtered whey
METHOD
1. Boil the china grass in a glass of water until it turns to be a thick transparent liquid
2. Meanwhile, boil milk and add chocolate powder and add sugar to it
3. pour the chocolate milk to the china grass solution and bring to boil for 5 to 10 minutes
4. allow to cool down for sometime
5. add the whey to the mixture that is set aside to cool
6. refrigerate for 2 hours, and your dessert is ready, there you go
