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Alright guys I'm going to show you how to make whey protein at home that's cheaper than commercial whey
Why make whey at home?
to answer that idk you could but it at a store online but it will have sugars artificial chemicals and more expensive but it's also fast to get but here's how to make it and at home for those who are interested
ingredients and equipment needed:
Milk: you will need milk because its the main source of whey you can use regular store milk or skim milk it doesn't matter
Vinegar or lemon juice: these will be used to curdle the milk
[Optional flavorings] vanilla extract,coca powder or a natural sweetener like stevia or honey
Equipment
large pot: for heating the milk yeah and make sure it's non stick
Thermocouple Thermometer: to monitor the milk temperature
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Cheesecloth or fine strainer: for straining the curds from the whey
food processor or blender: This makes it easier to dried whey into powder
Dehydrator or an oven: to dry the liquid whey
Step 1:
Heat the milk
Pour the amount you want into the pot start with about 1 gallon of milk
heat the milk slowly,stirring frequently until it reaches about 180°F (82°C) use the thermometer for accuracy
Step 2:
Curdle the milk
Once the milk reaches the desired temperature, add vinegar or lemon juice gradually use about 1/4 cup for one gallon of milk
Then stir the mix gently you will notice the milk separating into curds of whey
Step 3:
Separate the whey
once it's fully curdled,turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes
then line a strainer with Cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl
Then pour the curdled mixture into the strainer allowing the liquid whey to collect in the bowl below and the curds will remain in the Cheesecloth
Step 4:
Dry the whey
Pour the liquid whey into onto Dehydrator trays or shallow baking dishes if using an oven set it to the lowest temperature so around (around 150°F or 65°C) it can take Serval hours to fully dehydrate the whey
Dehydrate until the liquid is evaporated completely leaving behind dry whey solids
Step 5:
Powder the whey
once fully dried break the soild whey into pieces
Process the pieces in a blender or food processor until you a get a good consistency
you can now add the flavorings mentioned above get a bowl Pour the whey into it then add the flavoring and stir
making whey at home will cost around $5-$10 per batch
WARNING
It will taste different from commercial brands
And this whey will be slightly lower quality than commercial whey because the use a more efficient filtering process but they also add
(Eh hem added sugars) but commercial whey has a higher protein yield per serving
note: I deleted it the first time this is my second time also keep it in a steel container
Why make whey at home?
to answer that idk you could but it at a store online but it will have sugars artificial chemicals and more expensive but it's also fast to get but here's how to make it and at home for those who are interested
ingredients and equipment needed:
Milk: you will need milk because its the main source of whey you can use regular store milk or skim milk it doesn't matter
Vinegar or lemon juice: these will be used to curdle the milk
[Optional flavorings] vanilla extract,coca powder or a natural sweetener like stevia or honey
Equipment
large pot: for heating the milk yeah and make sure it's non stick
Thermocouple Thermometer: to monitor the milk temperature
link
Cheesecloth or fine strainer: for straining the curds from the whey
food processor or blender: This makes it easier to dried whey into powder
Dehydrator or an oven: to dry the liquid whey
Step 1:
Heat the milk
Pour the amount you want into the pot start with about 1 gallon of milk
heat the milk slowly,stirring frequently until it reaches about 180°F (82°C) use the thermometer for accuracy
Step 2:
Curdle the milk
Once the milk reaches the desired temperature, add vinegar or lemon juice gradually use about 1/4 cup for one gallon of milk
Then stir the mix gently you will notice the milk separating into curds of whey
Step 3:
Separate the whey
once it's fully curdled,turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes
then line a strainer with Cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl
Then pour the curdled mixture into the strainer allowing the liquid whey to collect in the bowl below and the curds will remain in the Cheesecloth
Step 4:
Dry the whey
Pour the liquid whey into onto Dehydrator trays or shallow baking dishes if using an oven set it to the lowest temperature so around (around 150°F or 65°C) it can take Serval hours to fully dehydrate the whey
Dehydrate until the liquid is evaporated completely leaving behind dry whey solids
Step 5:
Powder the whey
once fully dried break the soild whey into pieces
Process the pieces in a blender or food processor until you a get a good consistency
you can now add the flavorings mentioned above get a bowl Pour the whey into it then add the flavoring and stir
making whey at home will cost around $5-$10 per batch
WARNING
It will taste different from commercial brands
And this whey will be slightly lower quality than commercial whey because the use a more efficient filtering process but they also add
(Eh hem added sugars) but commercial whey has a higher protein yield per serving
note: I deleted it the first time this is my second time also keep it in a steel container