2026 Outlook: Why Whey Permeate is the Smart Choice for Food Formulators
- dairyingredients
- Jan 14
- 1 min read
As teams plan for 2026, cost control, supply reliability, and formulation efficiency are top priorities. Ingredients that deliver consistent performance without adding cost or complexity are gaining attention.
Whey permeate fits this need by offering a practical way to deliver dairy solids while supporting sourcing flexibility and predictable performance. What is whey permeate & why use it
Whey permeate is the lactose rich portion of whey that remains after protein is removed. It functions primarily as a dairy carbohydrate, providing solids, mild dairy flavor, and dependable functionality.
In many applications, whey permeate can replace higher cost dairy ingredients such as whey powder or nonfat dry milk when protein contribution is not required. It is commonly used in bakery, beverage, confectionery, dairy and seasoning systems.
VersiLac® whey permeate is produced specifically for food applications and offers consistent quality, dependable supply and formulation flexibility. |
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Bottom line: When protein is not needed, VersiLac® whey permeate offers a cost effective way to deliver dairy solids.  |