As the effects of whey protein have been widely recognized and more and more users are using it, many whey protein products suddenly appeared on the market, but a considerable number of them are selling dog meat with low-priced protein. Or substances that look like whey protein are passed off as whey protein to sell them at a high price. For example, low-priced proteins such as soy protein and egg protein are used to pass off whey protein, similar-looking substances such as flour, ordinary milk powder, or animal feed whey powder are used to pass off whey protein, and whey protein with a protein content of 34% is also used. Whey protein with a protein content of 80%…. Fake whey proteins generally add a lot of spices, which not only masks the unique taste of the fake raw materials, but also explains why the unique flavor of whey protein cannot be presented, and can also please consumers who simply pursue taste.
Actually, it is very simple to be a smart consumer. As long as you master the following tips, you can greatly reduce the chance of being deceived:< /p>
(1) Compare traits based on the descriptions from the above authoritative organizations;
(2) Choose the correct reference object for comparison. For example, use "Abbott Whey Protein Powder of the United States" as a reference to compare properties (Abbott of the United States is a Fortune 500 company, and its whey protein products have entered shopping malls in some cities in China);
(3) Send it to health and epidemic prevention stations, scientific research institutions, technical supervision bureaus and other units that have the conditions to measure protein content for measurement of nutritional indicators;
(4) Folk method: rinse with boiling water. Soy protein will dissolve quickly after being washed with boiling water. After whey protein is washed with boiling water, many flocculent and granular white objects will appear;
(5) Consult the manufacturer or regular agent of the product to confirm the identity of the place of purchase, or even send the product in question to the original manufacturer for identification;
(6) Choose brands that have been on the market for a long time and strong companies. It is best to have factories or formally registered branches in China, so that they will be more effectively constrained, and the real subjects can be found when handling complaints, claims and other disputes. .
In short, to distinguish between real and fake whey protein, you must use scientific and objective methods. You cannot judge based on simple appearances such as "good or bad". Some people think that whey protein is bland and tasteless, and they are not used to it.Habit, but that’s what real whey protein is. When beer first entered China, not many people liked it. At that time, many fruit beers and sweet beers appeared. Now, beer still tastes the same, but it is estimated that few people will doubt or deny the special taste of beer. Fruit beers Beer and sweet beer have also basically disappeared. Therefore, every consumer should think clearly: What is the purpose of buying whey protein at several times the price of ordinary milk powder and delicious milkshakes? Of course, it is most perfect to ensure nutrition and deliciousness, but we must pursue To improve the taste, additives must be used so that whey protein cannot maintain its natural color. The current trend in the world is to pursue naturalness and advocate environmental protection. Whether it is cosmetics, daily care products or food, major brands are launching "additive-free" products one after another. The "Sudan Red" incident that has attracted widespread attention this time has undoubtedly returned. Played a role in fueling the flames. Recently, "additive-free" products have also appeared in the domestic whey protein powder market, and demand exceeds supply as soon as they are launched. This reflects consumers' increasing environmental awareness and trust in natural products.