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The aim is to valorize cheese whey by producing bioactive protein hydrolysates and assess economic feasibility.

Transforming cheese whey into value-added protein hydrolysates: from bioactivity assessment to economic feasibility within a circular bioeconomy framework

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Demonstrates economic viability of bioactive protein hydrolysates from cheese whey, indicating 93% ROI and strong antioxidant activity.

The aim is to valorize cheese whey by producing bioactive protein hydrolysates and assess economic feasibility.
Produced protein hydrolysates through ultrafiltration and enzymatic treatment with Flavourzyme.
Characterized techno-functional properties, including solubility and foaming capacity.
Conducted economic assessment of the protein hydrolysate production process.
Obtained 37% protein content in concentrate through ultrafiltration.
Achieved 93% return on investment with a two-year payback period.
Reported strong antioxidant activity and reduced antigenicity of β-lactoglobulin by approximately 77%.

Rodrigues et al. (2026) studied this question.

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