Taste is a key factor in patients’ diets, and malnutrition is a major problem in health services around the world. Nearly a quarter of hospitalized patients are suffering from malnourishment, costing European countries up to € 170 billion a year. In recent years, reduced health care budgets, and lower bed availability has made nutrition compliance more important.
Whey protein hydrolysates are commonly used in medical nutritional supplements for people who have difficulty absorbing or digesting proteins. However, they usually have a bitter taste that is not found in intact whey protein and can cause nutrient compliance and increase the risk of malnutrition.
To address this problem, Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a hydrolyzed whey protein called WPH Lacprodan DI-3091 for medical supplements using a unique enzymatic process.
This product is a 100% whey-based solution with a degree of hydrolysis of 21-27% and has all the benefits of hydrolyzed whey protein, including rapid absorption of nutrients. In addition to essential amino acids, dipeptides, and tripeptides, this product tastes significantly better than similar products, which means a more enjoyable experience for patients and can be used as food for special medical purposes in tube feed solutions.
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