Whey Proteins Processing and Emergent Derivatives: An Insight Perspective from Constituents, Bioactivities, Functionalities to Therapeutic Applications

The massive research interest in whey has strengthened its position among coagulated milk products. Previously conducted reviews demonstrate that whey-derived functional foods provide a cascade of beneficial applications that promote health and wellbeing, and in managing numerous chronic diseases.

The demand for health-promoting dairy products, functional foods, and nutraceuticals has escalated over the past several decades. Besides either fortified or enriched foods that incorporate novel bioactive components, functional foods exhibit therapeutic potentials beyond basic nutritional needs, whether from plant and animal sources.