Whey Protein Concentrate 80% - Bulk B2B

WPC 80 (Whey Protein Concentrate 80%) is a dairy ingredient obtained by ultrafiltration of liquid whey - a by-product of cheese or casein production. The process removes water, minerals, and lactose while concentrating the protein fraction to a minimum of 80% on a dry matter basis. The resulting powder retains the full spectrum of whey proteins: beta-lactoglobulin, alpha-lactalbumin, immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, and bovine serum albumin. It is then spray-dried to produce a free-flowing, stable powder suitable for food, supplement, and feed applications.

WPC 80 contains a minimum of 80% protein calculated on a dry matter basis. In practice, typical batches range from 80.5% to 83%. Fat content is max. 7%, moisture max. 5%, lactose typically 3-5%, and ash max. 4.5%. The PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score) is 1.0 - the maximum value, confirming complete protein quality. Biological Value (BV) is approximately 104, exceeding whole egg (BV 100), making it one of the highest-quality protein sources in the food industry.

WPC 80 Regular is standard non-instantised whey concentrate. The powder disperses well when mixed with mechanical agitation but may require mixing equipment (shakers, mixers) for homogeneous dissolution. It is the preferred choice for food manufacturing where dissolution takes place in industrial blending equipment - bakery, confectionery, processed meat, dairy analogues, and animal feed.

WPC 80 Instant is treated with soy lecithin (0.3-0.5%) during a re-agglomeration step. Lecithin acts as a surfactant, dramatically reducing surface tension and allowing the powder to disperse instantly in cold water with minimal agitation. It is designed for ready-to-mix applications: protein shakes, meal replacements, RTD beverages, sachets. Wettability is measured per IDF 87 - Instant typically disperses in under 30 seconds in cold water vs. several minutes for Regular.

WPC 80 has an exceptional essential amino acid (EAA) profile. Per 100g protein: Leucine ~11g, Isoleucine ~6g, Valine ~6g (total BCAAs ~23g), Lysine ~9.5g, Threonine ~7.5g, Methionine ~2.2g, Phenylalanine ~3.5g, Tryptophan ~2.0g, Histidine ~1.9g. The BCAA content (particularly leucine) makes WPC 80 highly anabolic - leucine acts as a molecular trigger for muscle protein synthesis via the mTOR pathway. Methionine+cysteine and phenylalanine+tyrosine content also meet or exceed FAO adult reference patterns, supporting the PDCAAS of 1.0.

WPC 80 contains 3-5% lactose - a residual amount remaining after ultrafiltration. This is significantly lower than whole milk powder (~38% lactose) or sweet whey powder (~70% lactose), but still sufficient to cause issues in individuals with severe lactose intolerance or lactase deficiency. For lactose-intolerant applications, consider WPI 90 (whey isolate) which contains typically <1% lactose, or specifically produced low-lactose WPC variants. For healthy individuals consuming normal portion sizes (20-30g), the absolute lactose load from WPC 80 (0.6-1.5g per serving) is generally well-tolerated.

Store WPC 80 in cool (below 20°C), dry (relative humidity below 65%), well-ventilated conditions, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and strong odours. The multi-layer kraft paper bags provide good moisture barrier properties but are not hermetically sealed - avoid storage in humid warehouses or areas with temperature fluctuations. Shelf life is 18-24 months from production date in original sealed packaging. Once opened, transfer to a sealed container and use within 4-6 weeks. Do not store near pungent chemicals, cleaning agents, or flavour ingredients, as whey protein powder readily absorbs odours.

The batch CoA provided with each WPC 80 shipment includes: production date and lot number, manufacturer and country of origin, physical parameters (moisture, bulk density, colour, solubility index), proximate composition (protein, fat, lactose, ash), microbiological results (total aerobic count, coliforms, Salmonella, Listeria, Staphylococcus aureus), pH, and where required - heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, As). For customers requiring additional testing (pesticide residues, allergen ELISA, specific amino acid profile, antibiotic residues), custom analysis is available on request at additional cost.

The minimum order for WPC 80 Regular is 15 kg (one bag). For WPC 80 Instant the minimum is 20 kg (one bag). There are no annual volume commitments or minimum monthly purchase requirements. You can order a single bag and scale up as your production grows. Orders above 200 kg or full pallet quantities may qualify for volume pricing - contact us for a custom quote.

Yes. Volume pricing tiers are available for regular buyers. While we do not publish tiered pricing publicly, discounts are applied from approximately 200 kg, 500 kg, 1 000 kg (1 tonne), and pallet/Big Bag quantities. Full pallet orders (typically 600-800 kg) and Big Bag orders (500 kg) offer the best per-kg economics. Contact us with your estimated monthly volume for a tailored pricing proposal. Long-term supply agreements with fixed quarterly pricing are also available.

Orders are invoiced in EUR. Payment is via standard bank transfer (SEPA for EU customers) with standard B2B payment terms. Credit card payments are not available for wholesale orders. For new customers, payment is typically prepayment or short-term credit (7-14 days) after account verification. Regular customers may qualify for 30-day payment terms. Contact us to discuss payment arrangements for larger orders.

Use the contact form on this page, or email contact@fdcm.eu directly. Include: product name (WPC 80 Regular / WPC 80 Instant / both), required quantity (kg), delivery country and postcode, and your VAT number. We will respond within 1 business day with a detailed commercial offer including price, availability, estimated delivery time, and CoA reference. For recurring orders, we can set up a simplified ordering process.

Yes. FDCM offers a wide range of dairy proteins and food ingredients - you can combine WPC 80 Regular, WPC 80 Instant, WPI 90, WPC 35, casein, SMP, and other products in a single order to reduce per-shipment logistics costs. Mixed pallet orders are standard. Our team can advise on optimal pallet configurations to minimise freight costs and maximise efficiency for your purchasing.

Delivery times via DSV road freight from our EU warehouse: Poland 1-2 business days, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia 2-3 days, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg 2-3 days, France, Italy 3-4 days, Scandinavia (DK/SE/NO) 3-5 days, Spain, Portugal 4-6 days, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary 3-5 days, Baltic states 2-4 days. Tracking is provided upon dispatch. Delivery to business addresses is standard; home delivery and appointments available on request. Customs documentation provided for non-EU exports.

WPC 80 Regular ships in 15 kg multi-layer kraft paper bags (PE inner lining), WPC 80 Instant in 20 kg bags. Bags are palletised and stretch-wrapped for transport. Pallets typically hold 40-44 bags (600-660 kg Regular, 800-880 kg Instant). For very large orders, 500 kg Big Bags (FIBCs) are available - contact us for details. Packaging meets standard EU food transport requirements. Bags are clearly labelled with product name, lot number, production/expiry date, allergen warnings, and weight.

Standard incoterms are DAP (Delivered At Place) for EU deliveries. DDP terms (including VAT handling) can be arranged for select EU markets - contact us to discuss. For EU B2B customers with a valid VAT number, reverse charge applies and no additional VAT documentation is required at the border. Export outside the EU is available with standard export documentation (EUR.1, CMR, commercial invoice).

Standard shipment documentation includes: commercial invoice (with HS code 1901 9099 or 0404 1082), Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the batch, CMR waybill (international road transport document), allergen declaration, and product specification sheet. On request: certificate of origin, halal certificate (where available), organic certificate (if applicable), and phytosanitary documentation for non-EU shipments. All documents provided digitally (PDF) as standard; paper originals on request.

Yes. Upon dispatch you receive a DSV tracking reference which allows real-time monitoring of your shipment via the DSV online portal. Estimated delivery date and delivery status updates are available. For larger orders or time-critical deliveries, express logistics options can be arranged at additional cost. Contact us if your order has specific delivery window requirements.

For orders above 1 tonne, typical lead time from order confirmation to dispatch is 2-5 business days depending on warehouse stock levels and batch availability. For very large volumes (5+ tonnes), we recommend contacting us to check batch availability and schedule dispatch accordingly. Forward planning orders (with flexible delivery windows of 2-4 weeks) allow us to source optimal batches and often achieve better pricing. Big Bag orders may require additional 3-7 days for FIBC filling and labelling.

WPC 80 is one of the most versatile dairy ingredients in food technology. Key applications: (1) Sports & functional nutrition - protein bars, shakes, meal replacements, protein-enriched cereals; (2) Dairy products - yogurt enrichment, processed cheese, cream analogues, dairy-based beverages; (3) Bakery & confectionery - moisture retention, dough conditioning, emulsification in cakes/biscuits, egg replacement; (4) Meat processing - water binding, texture improvement in emulsified products, surimi/fish products; (5) Infant formula co-formulations (under specific regulatory conditions); (6) Animal feed - high-quality protein source for pig, poultry, and aquaculture feeds; (7) Clinical nutrition - protein fortification of medical foods and tube feeds.

For WPC 80 Regular (non-instantised), optimal dissolution: (1) Use water at 40-55°C for fastest and most complete dissolution; (2) Add powder to water gradually while stirring - not vice versa; (3) Use a high-shear mixer or rotor-stator homogeniser for large batches; (4) Allow hydration time of 15-30 minutes before processing; (5) Avoid temperatures above 70°C during dissolving to prevent denaturation. At industrial scale, reconstitution tanks with CIP-compatible agitators are standard. For WPC 80 Instant, cold water dissolution is possible with gentle agitation due to lecithin treatment.

Yes. Whey proteins start to denature (unfold and aggregate) above 65-70°C in solution. The denaturation onset temperature is approximately 65°C for beta-lactoglobulin and 62°C for alpha-lactalbumin. Denaturation is irreversible and results in gelation, which can be desirable (e.g., cooked meat binders, heat-set gels) or undesirable (clumping in beverages). To minimise undesirable denaturation: keep processing temperatures below 65°C, adjust pH away from the isoelectric point (~pH 5.2), add calcium chelators (EDTA, citrate) to slow aggregation, or use microparticulated WPC which has pre-denatured proteins in controlled particle sizes. In dry applications (bakery, protein bars), denaturation is generally not an issue.

Partially, yes. WPC 80 can replace whole egg or egg white in certain applications due to its foaming and emulsification properties. Replacement ratios are typically 1:0.5-0.8 (egg:WPC by protein content). In angel cakes and mousses, WPC 80 provides good foaming capacity (foam overrun 200-400%). In emulsified products (mayonnaise-type), WPC 80 at 2-4% can partially substitute egg yolk lecithin. However, WPC 80 does not replicate egg yolk's emulsification index or the specific heat-coagulation behaviour of whole egg. Formulation testing is recommended. WPC 80 Instant performs better than Regular in foam applications due to better dispersibility.

Yes. WPC 80 is an excellent high-protein ingredient for premium animal feeds, particularly piglet starter feeds, calf milk replacers, aquaculture feeds, and pet food. Key advantages: highly digestible protein (digestibility >95%), excellent amino acid profile matching animal requirements, low fibre and anti-nutritional factors. WPC 80 is particularly valuable in piglet nutrition (from weaning to 10 kg body weight) where highly digestible protein reduces post-weaning diarrhoea. Inclusion rates: 3-8% in piglet diets, 2-5% in calf milk replacers, 5-15% in high-end aquaculture feeds. Ensure the grade purchased is stated as suitable for feed use on the accompanying documentation.

Water activity (Aw) of WPC 80 is typically 0.20-0.30. At this range, microbial growth is effectively inhibited - most bacteria require Aw >0.90, moulds >0.70. The primary shelf life limiting factors for WPC 80 are: (1) Maillard reaction (non-enzymatic browning) between lactose and lysine - accelerated by temperature above 25°C and humidity above 65% RH; (2) Fat oxidation - leading to off-flavours (rancidity), most relevant in high-fat WPC variants; (3) Moisture uptake - WPC 80 is hygroscopic and can cake if exposed to humidity. Stored correctly (below 20°C, RH below 65%), shelf life of 18-24 months is achievable with minimal protein quality loss.

Yes. Our WPC 80 is food-grade and produced under HACCP-certified conditions in compliance with EU food hygiene regulations - specifically Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 (food hygiene) and Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 (hygiene of food of animal origin). The product meets compositional standards under relevant EU dairy legislation. For use as a food additive or in specific regulated categories (infant formula, clinical foods), additional category-specific compliance must be verified with the regulatory requirements of your end product.

WPC 80 Regular: Contains MILK. WPC 80 Instant: Contains MILK and SOY (soy lecithin used for instantisation). Both products are produced on equipment that may also process other milk proteins and egg derivatives - cross-contact risk with these allergens exists. Allergen declarations are provided according to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information to consumers. Full allergen matrix available on request. For products requiring soy-free status, WPC 80 Regular is the appropriate variant (confirm with CoA that soy lecithin is absent).

WPC 80 is typically classified under CN code 0404 10 82 (Whey and modified whey, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter - other, with a protein content >80%, in dry matter) or 3502 20 91 / 3502 20 99 depending on classification authority and intended use. For food applications, 0404 10 82 is most common within the EU Combined Nomenclature. We recommend confirming with your customs broker for your specific import jurisdiction. All shipments include HS code documentation and EUR.1 (or equivalent) where applicable.

Yes. WPC 80 is a food ingredient, not a food additive, and does not require an E-number. In ingredient declarations on finished products, it is labelled as "Whey Protein Concentrate" or "Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk)" per Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. In protein-enriched products, the protein claim must comply with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims. The "source of protein" claim requires ≥12% of energy from protein; "high protein" requires ≥20%. WPC 80 at typical inclusion rates easily supports both claims.

Halal certification availability depends on the specific batch and manufacturer. Contact us with your specific requirement and we will confirm whether a halal-certified batch is in stock. Kosher certification: available for select batches - contact us for current availability. Note that WPC 80 Instant contains soy lecithin, which must be separately certified. Religious certificates are provided as a copy of the original certificate issued by the certifying body, not as an original FDCM-issued document. Lead times for sourcing certified batches may be 1-3 weeks if not in current stock.

WPC 80 Regular is derived from bovine whey and is not subject to GMO labelling under EU Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 and 1830/2003 - it is a product of animal origin, and the EU GMO labelling rules do not apply to products from animals fed with GM feed. WPC 80 Instant contains soy lecithin - this must be evaluated separately. Soy lecithin is highly refined and typically contains no detectable GM protein or DNA, which is why many suppliers provide "GMO status not applicable" declarations for soy lecithin. For non-GMO label claims on your finished product, obtain batch-specific declarations from us and consult your legal advisor on the specific claim you wish to make.