Fat replacers based on whey protein have distinctive properties that can allow them to perform in food in a manner similar to that of fat globules.
Nowadays, separation and other process technologies provide the basis for adding value to milk through the production of proteins that provide the food industry with ingredients to meet specific needs such as improvement in texture [. 9, 10].
Whey protein isolates (WPI) from ion exchange processing, which contain no lactose, are available for blending with other ingredients to provide the non-milk solids (NMS) content and improve the textural properties desired for ice cream formulations [ 2 ].
Recent studies have focused on the effects of other whey protein based fat replacers in ice cream such as.