Cross Flow Microfiltration (CFM)

Cross Flow Microfiltration is a non-chemical, gentle, low temperature microfiltration process that uses ceramic membranes to remove fat, lactose, aggregated denatured proteins, and any non-dissolved particulates.  The remaining proteins are 100% native in structure (completely undenatured) and contain ratios of individual proteins that are similar to the starting whey.  It produces a virtually fat free and low lactose product.

Glanbia was the first company in the world to use CFM to produce undenatured whey protein isolate, and we have earned a reputation as the preeminent leader in superior WPI production.

Whey proteins can also be made from a chemical process called Ion Exchange.  Our CFM process produces whey protein that is superior to Ion Exchange whey protein in many important ways:

• Chemical free
• Valuable bioactive components like Glycomacropeptide remain intact
• Significantly more calcium and less sodium
• Superior quality with an excellent amino acid profile

Glycomacropeptide (GMP) Protein

Provon WPI contains 20-22% GMP, an important protein shown to have numerous health benefits including promoting the feeling of satiety and supporting immunity.  Clinical studies have shown GMP has value biological properties:

• May increase absorption of calcium, iron or zinc
• Helps to promote lean muscle development
• Controls intestinal health by preventing stomach disorders caused by bacteria and viruses
• Has bacterial toxin binding effect
• Suppresses appetite by stimulating the release of cholecystokinin (CCK), a hormone that signal the brain of fullness

Comparison of WPI Peptides in Ion Exchange vs. Cross Flow Microfiltration