FrieslandCampina Ingredients

Ingredient Index

All the key facts about our ingredients, in an easy-to-navigate index.

Early Life Nutrition

Base Powders

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Deminal®

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Demineralised Whey

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Galacto-oligosaccharides

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Human Milk Oligosaccharides

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Hydrolysates

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Lactoferrin

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Lactose

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Micro-Encapsulated LCPUFAs

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Nutritional Lipids

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Whey Proteins

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Active Nutrition

Casein Protein

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  • Casein Protein Excellion® Calcium Caseinate A

    Excellion® Calcium Caseinate A is a spray dried and instantiized milk protein, type fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in dietetic, sport and health foods, slimming and geriatric formulas.

    • Excellent powder characteristics suitable for filling sachets
    • Optimal dispersibility
    • Distinctive creamy mouthfeel
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Calcium Caseinate I

    Excellion® Calcium Caseinate I is a spray dried milk protein, type fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in dietetic, sport and health drinks, medical formulas as well as in (cultured) dairy products.

    • The ideal building block for pleasant high protein shakes
    • Low dusting powder with excellent dispersibility
    • Milky appearance and neutral taste
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Calcium Caseinate S

    Excellion® Calcium Caseinate S is a spray dried milk protein, type fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in dietetic, sport and health drinks, medical formulas as well as in (cultured) dairy products.

    • Milky appearance and neutrality
    • High heat stability
    • Ideal BUILDING BLOCK FOR SIP FORMULATIONS
  • Casein Protein Excellion® EM 7

    Excellion® EM 7 is a very pure roller dried milk protein, type fresh curd sodium caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It’s a versatile product, used as a protein enricher and stabiliser.

    • Powerful allround emulsifier
    • Powerful builder for yoghurt applications
  • Casein Protein Excellion® EM 7

    Excellion® EM 7 is a very pure roller dried milk protein, type fresh curd sodium caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It’s a versatile product, used as a protein enricher and stabiliser.

    • Powerful allround emulsifier
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Magnesium Caseinate S

    Excellion® Magnesium Caseinate S is a spray dried milk protein, type fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in clinical, enteral formulas, sports and functional foods.

     

    • Suitable for retorted or UHT formulas
    • Heat stable source of magnesium
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Sodium Caseinate S

    Excellion® Sodium Caseinate S is a spray dried milk protein, prepared from fresh
    skimmed milk. Excellion® Sodium Caseinate S has a high protein content and a low
    lactose level. It has an excellent heat stability combined with unique mineral binder
    properties, making it an ideal ingredient for safe, shelf stable, tube and sip feed
    formulations.

    • Optimal heat stable caseinate
    • Excellent emulsification
    • Neutral taste
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Sodium Caseinate S

    Excellion® Sodium Caseinate S is a spray dried milk protein, fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is particularly suited for use in high protein drinks and bars becasuse of its excellent stability and sensory profile.

    • Milky appearance and neutral taste
    • Excellent emulsifiying properties, solubility and heat stability
    • Easy to formulate lactose free or low lactose high protein products
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Textpro

    Excellion® Textpro is a newly designed ingredient specifically developed for use in high protein bars. This ingredient contributes to a softer texture and reduces product hardening throughout shelf life up to 12 months. Excellion® Textpro works best in combination with our Nutri Whey range and enables bar manufacturers to create a new range of good tasting, low sugar bars with a protein content up to 40%.

    • Newly designed ingredient; patented
    • Specifically developed for use in high protein bars (>35%)
    • Contributes to a softer texture, reducing product hardening throughout shelf life

Hydrolysates

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Lactoferrin

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Native Proteins

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  • Native Proteins Micelate™ Prestige

    Micelate™ Prestige is a premium quality, cold-processed, native micellar casein isolate, derived from high quality milk, ensuring a sustained release of amino acids and supporting muscle mass and gain augmentation.

    • Premium quality, cold-processed, derived from high-quality milk
    • Native micellar structure comparable to that of fresh milk.
    • Great stability, easy dispersion, low viscosity and superior emulsification characteristics.
  • Native Proteins Nutri Whey™ Native

    Nutri Whey™ Native is a rapid digestion protein, derived directly from our high quality milk, through gentle processing and ceramic micro-filtration as purification. Its controlled whey source provides a consistent quality and sensory profile which makes it easy to incorporate into a number of tasty, label friendly product applications.

    • Gently processed from milk
    • Consistend quality due to controlled whey source
    • 14% higher leucine than WPC80 from cheese whey

Plant-based proteins

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  • Plant-based proteins Plantaris™ Faba Isolate 90 A

    Plantaris™ Faba Isolate 90 A is a gluten free Faba bean protein isolate that is ideal for plant-based applications. Plantaris™ Faba Isolate 90 A is a good quality source of protein that delivers enhanced powder characteristics.

    • Has a neutral taste that allows for a wide spectrum of flavour options
    • The powder is specially processed, so it is easy to dissolve, making it ideal for instant beverage applications
    • Optimal dosing due to the outstanding powder flowing properties
  • Plant-based proteins Plantaris™ Pea Isolate 85 A

    Plantaris™ Pea Isolate 85 A is a gluten free Pea Protein Isolate and is ideal for plant-based applications. Plantaris™ Pea Isolate 85 A is a good quality source of protein

    • Has a neutral taste that allows for a wide spectrum of flavour options
    • Specially processed so it is easy to dissolve, making it ideal for beverage applications
    • Optimal dosing due to the outstanding powder flowing properties
    • Optimal dosing due to the outstanding powder flowing properties

Total milk proteins

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Whey protein isolates and concentrates

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  • Whey protein isolates and concentrates Nutri Whey™ 800F

    Nutri Whey™ 800F is a pure whey protein product of 80% derived directly from milk. It has a clean, neutral flavour and aroma that ensures ease of application in dietary applications and sports nutrition.

    • Superior instant properties
    • On average 14% more leucine compared to cheese whey derived whey protein concentrates
    • Clean, neutral flavor and aroma
  • Whey protein isolates and concentrates Nutri Whey™ 800I

    Nutri Whey™ 800I is a pure whey protein product of 80% derived directly from milk. It has a clean, neutral flavour and aroma that ensures ease of application in dietary applications and sports nutrition.

    • Clean, neutral flavor and aroma
    • Complete whey protein source and source of BCAA’s
    • On average 14% more leucine compared to cheese whey derived whey protein concentrates
  • Whey protein isolates and concentrates Nutri Whey™ Isolate Clear

    Nutri Whey™ Isolate Clear is an ultra-clear isolated whey protein. This unique product is concentrated by means of micro- and ultrafiltration to a protein content of 90%. It has a clean and consistent taste profile and is suitable for clear beverages and powder applications.

    • A sweet and clean whey protein isolate with very clean taste and good sensory profile
    • Proprietary filtration processing to preserve protein quality and nutritional integrity
    • Ideal for a wide range of applications ranging from active lifestyle to medical nutrition
  • Whey protein isolates and concentrates Nutri Whey™ Isolate Clear

    Nutri Whey™ Isolate Clear is a premium quality ingredient derived from consistent high quality whey of Dutch-type cheeses, giving it a clean, neutral flavor and aroma. It is gently heat treated and a combination of proprietary filtration technologies is used to preserve protein quality and nutritional integrity.

    • A sweet whey protein isolate with very clean taste and a good sensory profile
    • Proprietary filtration processing to preserve protein quality and nutritional integrity
    • Ideal for a wide range of applications ranging from active lifestyle, to medical nutrition
  • Whey protein isolates and concentrates Nutri Whey™ Isolate I

    Nutri Whey™ Isolate I is a whey protein product in which whey is concentrated by means of micro- and ultrafiltration to a protein content of 90%.  Nutri Whey™ Isolate I is derived from cheese whey, resulting in a high quality protein.

    • The product has a clean taste and odour profile with good powder properties
    • Especially suitable for powdered instant beverage applications through an additional instantization step
    • Proprietary filtration processing to preserve protein quality and nutritional integrity
  • Whey protein isolates and concentrates Textrion® PROGEL 800

Performance Nutrition

Casein Protein

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  • Casein Protein Excellion® Calcium Caseinate A

    Excellion® Calcium Caseinate A is a spray dried and instantiized milk protein, type fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in dietetic, sport and health foods, slimming and geriatric formulas.

    • Excellent powder characteristics suitable for filling sachets
    • Optimal dispersibility
    • Distinctive creamy mouthfeel
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Calcium Caseinate I

    Excellion® Calcium Caseinate I is a spray dried milk protein, type fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in dietetic, sport and health drinks, medical formulas as well as in (cultured) dairy products.

    • The ideal building block for pleasant high protein shakes
    • Low dusting powder with excellent dispersibility
    • Milky appearance and neutral taste
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Calcium Caseinate S

    Excellion® Calcium Caseinate S is a spray dried milk protein, type fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in dietetic, sport and health drinks, medical formulas as well as in (cultured) dairy products.

    • Milky appearance and neutrality
    • High heat stability
    • Ideal BUILDING BLOCK FOR SIP FORMULATIONS
  • Casein Protein Excellion® EM 9

    Excellion® EM 9 is a roller dried milk protein type fresh curd calcium caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in a wide range of food products like protein bars and nutritional beverages.

    • Powerful emulsifier with reduced sodium level
    • Excellent protein source which helps improving mouthfeel
    • Easy to formulate lactose free or low lactose high protein products
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Magnesium Caseinate S

    Excellion® Magnesium Caseinate S is a spray dried milk protein, type fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in clinical, enteral formulas, sports and functional foods.

     

    • Suitable for retorted or UHT formulas
    • Heat stable source of magnesium
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Textpro

    Excellion® Textpro is a newly designed ingredient specifically developed for use in high protein bars. This ingredient contributes to a softer texture and reduces product hardening throughout shelf life up to 12 months. Excellion® Textpro works best in combination with our Nutri Whey range and enables bar manufacturers to create a new range of good tasting, low sugar bars with a protein content up to 40%.

    • Newly designed ingredient; patented
    • Specifically developed for use in high protein bars (>35%)
    • Contributes to a softer texture, reducing product hardening throughout shelf life

Hydrolysates

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Native Proteins

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  • Native Proteins Micelate™ Prestige

    Micelate™ Prestige is a premium quality, cold-processed, native micellar casein isolate, derived from high quality milk, ensuring a sustained release of amino acids and supporting muscle mass and gain augmentation.

    • Premium quality, cold-processed, derived from high-quality milk
    • Native micellar structure comparable to that of fresh milk.
    • Great stability, easy dispersion, low viscosity and superior emulsification characteristics.
  • Native Proteins Nutri Whey™ Native I

    Nutri Whey™ Native I is a rapid digestion protein, derived directly from our high quality milk, through gentle processing and ceramic micro-filtration as purification. Its controlled whey source provides a consistent quality and sensory profile which makes it easy to incorporate into a number of tasty, label friendly product applications.

    • Gently processed from milk
    • Consistent quality due to controlled whey source
    • 14 percent higher leucine than WPC80 from cheese whey

Peptides and hydrolysates

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  • Peptides and hydrolysates Hyvital® Wheat Glutamine PN

    Hyvita®l Wheat Glutamine PN is a wheat protein hydrolysate high in peptide-bonded
    glutamine from a natural source. It is manufactured under carefully controlled
    conditions via enzymatic process. It is heat stable at neutral pH and has a low
    bitterness and therefore can be used in both tube and sip feed formulations.

    • Complete nutrition, strerile product
    • Low lactose to prevent discomfort
    • Stable homogeneous product for easy flow and low viscosity

Plant-based proteins

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  • Plant-based proteins Plantaris™ Faba Isolate 90 A

    Plantaris™ Faba Isolate 90 A is a gluten free Faba bean protein isolate that is ideal for plant-based applications. Plantaris™ Faba Isolate 90 A is a good quality source of protein that delivers enhanced powder characteristics.

    • Has a neutral taste that allows for a wide spectrum of flavour options
    • The powder is specially processed, so it is easy to dissolve, making it ideal for instant beverage applications
    • Optimal dosing due to the outstanding powder flowing properties
  • Plant-based proteins Plantaris™ Pea Isolate 85 A

    Plantaris™ Pea Isolate 85 A is a gluten free Pea Protein Isolate and is ideal for plant-based applications. Plantaris™ Pea Isolate 85 A is a good quality source of protein

    • Has a neutral taste that allows for a wide spectrum of flavour options
    • Specially processed so it is easy to dissolve, making it ideal for beverage applications
    • Optimal dosing due to the outstanding powder flowing properties
    • Optimal dosing due to the outstanding powder flowing properties

Total milk proteins

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Whey protein isolates and concentrates

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  • Whey protein isolates and concentrates Nutri Whey™ 800F

    Nutri Whey™ 800F is a pure whey protein product of 80% derived directly from milk. It has a clean, neutral flavour and aroma that ensures ease of application in dietary applications and sports nutrition.

    • Superior instant properties
    • On average 14% more leucine compared to cheese whey derived whey protein concentrates
    • Clean, neutral flavor and aroma
  • Whey protein isolates and concentrates Nutri Whey™ 800I

    Nutri Whey™ 800I is a pure whey protein product of 80% derived directly from milk. It has a clean, neutral flavour and aroma that ensures ease of application in dietary applications and sports nutrition.

    • Clean, neutral flavor and aroma
    • Complete whey protein source and source of BCAA’s
    • On average 14% more leucine compared to cheese whey derived whey protein concentrates
  • Whey protein isolates and concentrates Nutri Whey™ Isolate Clear

    Nutri Whey™ Isolate Clear is an ultra-clear isolated whey protein. This unique product is concentrated by means of micro- and ultrafiltration to a protein content of 90%. It has a clean and consistent taste profile and is suitable for clear beverages and powder applications.

    • A sweet and clean whey protein isolate with very clean taste and good sensory profile
    • Proprietary filtration processing to preserve protein quality and nutritional integrity
    • Ideal for a wide range of applications ranging from active lifestyle to medical nutrition
  • Whey protein isolates and concentrates Nutri Whey™ Isolate Clear

    Nutri Whey™ Isolate Clear is a premium quality ingredient derived from consistent high quality whey of Dutch-type cheeses, giving it a clean, neutral flavor and aroma. It is gently heat treated and a combination of proprietary filtration technologies is used to preserve protein quality and nutritional integrity.

    • A sweet whey protein isolate with very clean taste and a good sensory profile
    • Proprietary filtration processing to preserve protein quality and nutritional integrity
    • Ideal for a wide range of applications ranging from active lifestyle, to medical nutrition
  • Whey protein isolates and concentrates Nutri Whey™ Isolate I

    Nutri Whey™ Isolate I is a whey protein product in which whey is concentrated by means of micro- and ultrafiltration to a protein content of 90%.  Nutri Whey™ Isolate I is derived from cheese whey, resulting in a high quality protein.

    • The product has a clean taste and odour profile with good powder properties
    • Especially suitable for powdered instant beverage applications through an additional instantization step
    • Proprietary filtration processing to preserve protein quality and nutritional integrity

Medical Nutrition

Casein Protein

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  • Casein Protein Excellion® Calcium Caseinate A

    Excellion® Calcium Caseinate A is a spray dried and instantiized milk protein, type fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in dietetic, sport and health foods, slimming and geriatric formulas.

    • Excellent powder characteristics suitable for filling sachets
    • Optimal dispersibility
    • Distinctive creamy mouthfeel
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Calcium Caseinate I

    Excellion® Calcium Caseinate I is a spray dried milk protein, type fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in dietetic, sport and health drinks, medical formulas as well as in (cultured) dairy products.

    • The ideal building block for pleasant high protein shakes
    • Low dusting powder with excellent dispersibility
    • Milky appearance and neutral taste
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Calcium Caseinate S

    Excellion® Calcium Caseinate S is a spray dried milk protein, type fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in dietetic, sport and health drinks, medical formulas as well as in (cultured) dairy products.

    • Milky appearance and neutrality
    • High heat stability
    • Ideal BUILDING BLOCK FOR SIP FORMULATIONS
  • Casein Protein Excellion® EM 7

    Excellion® EM 7 is a very pure roller dried milk protein, type fresh curd sodium caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It’s a versatile product, used as a protein enricher and stabiliser.

    • Powerful allround emulsifier
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Magnesium Caseinate S

    Excellion® Magnesium Caseinate S is a spray dried milk protein, type fresh curd caseinate, prepared from fresh skimmed milk. It is used in clinical, enteral formulas, sports and functional foods.

     

    • Suitable for retorted or UHT formulas
    • Heat stable source of magnesium
  • Casein Protein Excellion® Sodium Caseinate S

    Excellion® Sodium Caseinate S is a spray dried milk protein, prepared from fresh
    skimmed milk. Excellion® Sodium Caseinate S has a high protein content and a low
    lactose level. It has an excellent heat stability combined with unique mineral binder
    properties, making it an ideal ingredient for safe, shelf stable, tube and sip feed
    formulations.

    • Optimal heat stable caseinate
    • Excellent emulsification
    • Neutral taste

Hydrolysates

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Peptides and hydrolysates

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Total milk proteins

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  • Total milk proteins Refit™ MCI88

    Refit™ MCI88 is a spray-dried micellar casein isolate prepared from top quality fresh
    Dutch milk using an innovative, low-temperature microfiltration process. It contains the
    unique properties to create a low viscous, protein-dense, sip feed formulation with a
    mild and neutral taste.

    • Low viscosity due to favourable casein: Whey ratio of 90:10 and native casein micelle structure
    • Superior microbiological value due to Ceramic Micro Filtration
    • Neutral taste due to mild processing
  • Total milk proteins Refit™ TMP 90 Heat Stable

    Refit™ TMP 90 Heat stable is a high quality milk protein ingredient for high protein drinks used in sports nutrition, medical food products and meal replacers.

    • Provides superior quality in high protein ready to drinks
    • Source of high quality protein for dietary applications
    • Only 1.5% fat and 0.6% lactose
  • Total milk proteins Refit™ TMP 90 Shake

    Refit™ TMP 90 Shake is a high quality milk protein ingredient. It has excellent characteristics for high protein shakes, due to immediate solubility in water, and can be applied in medical food products, meal replacers and sports nutrition.

    • Excellent solubility
    • Provides superior quality in high protein shakes
    • Possible to use in hot and cold applications

Cell Nutrition

Casein hydrolysates

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  • Casein hydrolysates Stedygro® Casein CE90M

    Stedygro® Casein CE90M is produced by the controlled enzymatic digest of casein. Important component in preparation of microbiological culture media. Enzymatic digest of casein supports the growth of fastidious microorganisms.

    • Carefully sourced casein to minimize the risk of animal born disease
  • Casein hydrolysates Stedygro® Casein CE90MPC

    Stedygro® Casein CE90MPC is produced by the controlled enzymatic digest of casein. This peptone is an important component in preparation of microbiological culture media where enhanced nutrients are required.

    • Carefully sourced casein to minimize the risk of animal born disease
    • Advanced pancreatic digest of casein that results in enhanced colony performance
  • Casein hydrolysates Stedygro® Casein CE90MX

    This peptone is manufactured by the controlled enzymatic digest of casein. Important component in the preparation of microbiological culture media where luxuriant growth is desired.

    • Carefully sourced casein to minimize the risk of animal born disease
    • Special formulated to maximize colony size and product luxuriant growth
  • Casein hydrolysates Stedygro® Casein CR90ML

    Acid digest of casein resulting in primarily free amino acids and short peptide fractions. By virtue of the process it has high salt content. This hydrolysate is typically used in microbiologial media for antibiotic sensitivity testing.

    • Carefully sourced casein to minimize the risk of animal born disease
    • Used in susceptibility testing or vitamin assays

Cotton hydrolysates

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  • Cotton hydrolysates Proyield® Cotton CNE50M-UF

    Ultrafiltered, animal free protein hydrolysate, based on cotton seed protein, that works effectively in feed media. In batch media it can also promote significantly high titers.

    • Animal component free eliminating safety concerns and potential risks
    • Ultrafiltered to reduce risks associated with endotoxins
    • Tailored specifically for the biopharmaceutical market

Gelatin hydrolysates

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Pea hydrolysates

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  • Pea hydrolysates Proyield® Pea PCE80B

    Ultra-filtered animal free protein hydrolysate, based on pea protein, that supports luxuriant growth in both bacterial and mammalian culture systems.

    • Animal component free eliminating safety concerns and potential risks
    • Ultrafiltered to reduce risks associated with endotoxins
    • Tailored specifically for the biopharmaceutical market

Soy hydrolysates

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  • Soy hydrolysates Proyield® Soy SE50MAF

    Proyield® Soy SE50MAF is an animal free hydrolysate, based on soy protein, that contains a balance of protein and carbohydrates. This product is considered a standard that is used extensively in the BioPharma market.

    • Animal component free eliminating safety concerns and potential risks
    • Developed specifically for biopharmaceutical cell cultures and fermentations
    • Supports the growth and expression of product in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell cultures
  • Soy hydrolysates Proyield® Soy SE50MAF-UF

    Proyield® Soy SE50MAF-UF is an ultrafiltered animal free hydrolysate, based on soy protein, that contains a balance of protein and carbohydrates. This product is considered a standard that is used extensively in the BioPharma market.

    • Animal component free eliminating safety concerns and potential risks
    • Developed specifically for biopharmaceutical cell cultures and fermentations
    • Ultrafiltered to reduce risks associated with endotoxins
  • Soy hydrolysates Proyield® Soy SE50MK

    This product is an animal free protein hydrolysate containing a balance of protein and carbohydrates. A multi purpose hydrolysate that supports growth and titer in both bacterial and mammalian cell cultures.

    • Animal component free eliminating safety concerns and potential risks
    • Supports growth and titer in both bacterial and mammalian cell cultures
    • Available as non-GMO product on special request
  • Soy hydrolysates Proyield® Soy SE50MK-NK

    This product is an animal free protein hydrolysate containing a balance of protein and carbohydrates. A multi purpose hydrolysate that supports growth and titer in both bacterial and mammalian cell cultures.

    • Animal component free eliminating safety concerns and potential risks
    • Tailored specifically for the biopharmaceutical market
  • Soy hydrolysates Proyield® Soy SE70M-UF

    Proyield® Soy SE70M-UF is an ultrafiltered animal free protein hydrolysate, based on soy, that has a relatively higher protein content. When used in batch and feed media, this hydrolysate results in the production of high titers.

    • Animal component free eliminating safety concerns and potential risks
    • Developed specifically for biopharmaceutical cell cultures and fermentations
    • Ultrafiltered to reduce risks associated with endotoxins
  • Soy hydrolysates Stedygro® Soy SE50M

    Stedygro® Soy SE50M is produced by the controlled enzymatic digestion of soy flour. This peptone has a high carbohydrate content and is suitable for a variety of purposes. It is widely used in culture media for the cultivation of fastidious microorganisms.

    • Source of carbohydrates and protein when used in culture media

Whey hydrolysates

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  • Whey hydrolysates Proyield® Whey LE80MX

    This peptone is produced by the controlled enzymatic digest of whey and casein. Is used as a component in the preparation of select microbiological culture media formulations. May be used in tissue culture media , fermentation media and media for the cultivation of lactobacilli.

    • Carefully sourced casein and whey to minimize risk of animal disease

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