ABSTRACT
Modern processes with enzyme immobilization on carriers permit economic enzyme utilization for lactose hydrolysis in whey permeate. Subject to the type of utilization and composition of the whey, pretreatment covers the aspects of processes stabilization, decreaming and recovery of casein particles. Scientists and cattle feeders are constantly looking for ways to better utilize the nutrients in whey, which is achieved by the manufacture of individual components and by fermentation. An interesting application is lactose reduction by enzymatic splitting of lactose using lactase. This results in improved utilization by humans, and products can be developed for lactose-allergic consumers. Modern processes with enzyme immobilization on carriers permit economic enzyme utilization for lactose hydrolysis in whey permeate. Subject to the type of utilization and composition of the whey, pretreatment covers the aspects of processes stabilization, decreaming and recovery of casein particles. The key objective is to utilize the highly nutritious protein for human consumption.
