⚡ HIGH CONTAMINATION / SOLVENT RISK
Whey Protein Concentrates & Isolates
Food Additive Code: Dairy | Standard Classification: OIC/SMIIC 1:2019
1. Technical Overview & Food Applications
Liquid whey separated from curds during cheesemaking is concentrated into protein powders. If the master cheese vat utilized uncertified calf rennet, the resulting whey is legally non-halal.
Primary Food Applications: Sports nutrition protein powders, infant formulas, meal replacement shakes, baked bars.
2. Halal Compliance & Critical Non-Conformance Vectors
Hidden Biological & Solvent Risks
Byproduct of cheese curdling; tainted if animal rennet or porcine pepsin was used
Approved Halal Alternatives
Whey derived from certified microbial/vegetarian cheese, Pea Protein, Brown Rice Protein
3. Scientific Auditing & Testing Protocol
| Audit Metric | Circle H Food Verification Specification |
|---|---|
| International Standard Verdict | Milk itself is pure, but whey Halal status is 100% contingent upon the coagulant used in cheese |
| Laboratory Testing Protocol | Upstream dairy cheese factory audit, coagulant certificate verification & glycomacropeptide analysis |
| Chain of Custody & Abattoir Audit | 100% verified Islamic slaughter (*Dhabihah*) traceability for ruminant derivatives; complete avoidance of porcine slaughterhouse co-products. |
| Cross-Contamination & Solvent Limits | Strict limit on residual ethanol in finished food (<0.5% or <0.1% per national standards); verified non-alcoholic flavor carriers. |
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