If you use protein powers in the formulation and manufacturing of food or beverage products, it is important to realize that quality matters.

Research has identified dairy proteins – including whey and casein – as a highly desirable source of protein for athletes and other populations. Researchers are quick to note, however, that protein powder products can vary in quality and applicability for specific uses.

For that reason, it is important to choose the source of dairy protein powder products carefully.

Common Uses for Milk Proteins

Milk protein products play a variety of roles across multiple industries and sectors.

In food and beverage manufacturing, milk protein powders are used in bakery products, confections, ready-to-drink and ready-to-mix beverages, dressings, dips, soups, sauces, nutrition bars, active nutrition products, infant and early childhood nutrition products, weight management products and in a variety of other medical nutrition applications.

Why Quality Matters in Choosing Dairy Protein Ingredients

The best protein powders for any application will have consistent and functional physical characteristics. This ensures superior results in every production run. In addition to reliable physical properties, dairy protein powders must provide a fresh neutral flavor. This reduces the need for any added flavorings and helps keep ingredients lists short and clean. Maximum stability and shelf life is also critical – and high-quality dairy protein powders meet that need without adding stabilizers.

Besides the practical imperatives of choosing the right ingredients for your product formulations, it is important to remember that using the highest quality ingredients helps you produce the highest quality products. Providing maximum quality and value for your customers can help you grab a larger market share, increasing sales and revenue and helping your business grow.

What to Look for in a Dairy Protein Manufacturer

The best dairy protein manufacturers use the freshest ingredients and proven processes that deliver proteins in their most natural, nutritional state.

Look for a manufacturer who has an uncompromising commitment to the environment and agricultural stewardship. They are transparent about their quality control processes and practices. They have a state-of-the-art facility that was designed to ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation.

Exceptional customer service is also critical at every step of the process. Technical support, marketing support and insights, timely delivery and responsive issue management are just some of the services you should be able to expect when choosing a manufacturer.

Another important factor to consider is what dairy protein manufacturers are willing and able to do for their customers. For example, will a manufacturer work with you to develop and produce custom ingredients, or must you select from their existing lineup of products?

Which Brand Is the Best for Protein Powder?

If you seek to purchase any powdered milk protein products, you will find several reputable manufacturers with impeccable reputations. Some producers, thanks to their ethics, philosophies and commitment to the success of their customers, rise above the rest.  

The IdaPro® line of milk protein concentrates (MPCs) and milk protein isolates (MPIs) are proven to be superior to other products on the market through rigorous third-party testing. Our protein powders contain whey and casein protein levels that equal that of fresh milk. In addition to exceptional, fresh flavor, our dairy proteins offer best-in-class hydrating and solubility capabilities.

In addition to these factors, there are even more reasons to choose our high-quality dairy protein powders.

Why Choose Idaho Milk Products for Dairy Protein Powders?

Idaho Milk Products is committed to using only those processes that preserve the vitamins and minerals of fresh milk. This helps ensure absorbability and maximum nutritional value. We do not use chemicals in any of our products and we obtain written certification from our dairy farm partners that their cows are free from rBST or other artificial growth hormones.

Our products have undergone third-party lab testing, achieving superior scoring for flavor, aroma, stability, viscosity, hydration, solubility and heat stability. Our intensive quality assurance policies and practices are ensured through our fully staffed, onsite Quality Assurance Department. We regularly test samples of our products at every stage of the process. We also send our samples to a certified third-party ISO 17025 lab for microbiological analysis.

All of our products are FDA Grade A, rBST-free, OU Kosher, IFANCA Halal, and EU certified. We have an uncompromising commitment to quality, food safety, farm ethics and family farming values. Our dairy partners are all located within 45 minutes of our facility, and we package our dried milk ingredients within 24 hours from the time the raw milk arrives at the plant. And our cream typically ships within 24 hours of being milked. Now that’s fresh!

If you would like to learn more about Idaho Milk Products or request a free sample of any of our products, contact us today. We look forward to showing you why we are considered among the best protein powder manufacturers in the world.