FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

What is whey permeate?
Whey permeate is the liquid portion of whey that remains after the removal of proteins and fats during the filtration process. It is a byproduct of cheese production or dairy processing and contains primarily lactose (milk sugar) and minerals (such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium).
 
How is whey permeate (VersiLac®) produced?
To produce whey permeate, the whey undergoes a filtration process, most commonly ultrafiltration (UF), which uses semi-permeable membranes to separate smaller components (like lactose, minerals, and water) from larger molecules (like proteins and fats).