Whey protein concentrate from cow's milk whey, of good standard merchantable quality. Compliant with EU legislation.
| Protein (dry matter) | minimum of 80.0% |
| Moisture | maximum of 6.0% |
| Fat | maximum of 8.0% |
| Lactose | maximum of 8.0% (typically between 4 and 10%, depending on type/process |
| Ash content | maximum of 5.0% |
| Colour | white to cream |
| Taste/odour | clean, typical whey; no off-flavours |
| Form | free-flowing powder; slight caking permissible |
| Solubility | good; for instant grade improved via lecithination. |
| Ingredients | whey protein concentrate (MILK); optional (instant): lecithin (sunflower/soy) |
| Packaging | packaging materials in direct contact with the product comply with applicable foor contact material regulations; typical commercial pack formats: 15–25 kg multiwall bags with PE liner; big bags on request |
Minimum of one full truckload.
Picked up within one month of the assessment date.
Ex Works.
EUR/metric ton (1,000 kg)
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The benchmark reflects the average price excluding commission and VAT of transactions completed during the assessment period (Friday of the preceding week through Wednesday of the current week). Prices are rounded to the nearest €5, in line with the Public Methodology Summary.
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Version: March 2026