The basic structure of proteins is made of aminoacids. Milk proteins contain all the essential amino-acids needed for tissue, ferment and hormone formation in the human body, which the body itself cannot synthesize. The biggest part of protein in milk is composed of three proteins: casein, lactoalbumin and lactoglobulin. Cow’s milk on average contains about 3,2% of protein, which is about 30% of milk’s dry matter, showing us that milk is a foodstuff rich in protein.
It is considered that for a normal metabolism, 1g of protein/kg of body weight per day is needed. Proteins from milk, after proteins from egg, have the biggest biological value. That is because they contain all the essential amino-acids. That is why protein from milk is highly valued in alimentation and why milk and dairy products should be consumed, if because of nothing else, then because of the quantity and quality of proteins that milk contains.
As a response to the needs of the consumers to have products with increased protein content, Imlek has launched a pallet of products with increased protein content under the brand Balans + protein.
Balans + protein yogurt contains 10g of protein in a portion of 250 grams, i.e. 4g/100g of product, which is about 30% more protein compared to standard yogurts. The product has 0% of milk fat and contains clinically tested probiotics LA5 and BB12 and fibers.