Background Supplemental protein sources vary in composition in regards to size, structure, and amino acid composition of the varying individual proteins. Serum albumin concentrate (SA) is a new protein source extracted from edible-grade bovine plasma, which was recently made available on commercial scale. As compared to the low MW proteins in whey protein concentrate (WPC), SA consists of highe...

Many elderly people have a low intake of dietary protein, yet their protein requirement may be higher than the current Recommended Dietary Allowance. High-quality protein supplements may be useful to enhance nitrogen retention and increase the availability of essential amino acids in elderly people. We compared the nitrogen balance of two protein supplements (Resource Beneprotein Instant Protei...

The ability of whey protein concentrate (WPC) (1% w/v) and/or honey (2% and 4% w⁄v) to improve lactic acid bacteria (Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus) growth and viability in yoghurt during a 21 day period of storage was investigated. Another focus of this study was to examine fermentation kinetics and post-acidification rates through pH and lactic acid...