Comparative Analysis of Indian Paneer and Cheese Whey for Electrolyte Whey Drink

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to make crude comparison between whey obtained from paneer and cheese during manufacturing. Paneer and cheese whey were compared in terms of all the minerals as well as physico- chemical properties indispensable for electrolyte drink. The slight differences attributed, among various parameters can be mainly due the difference in manufacturing process. Our results indicated significantly higher concentration of sodium, potassium, calcium and chloride contents in paneer whey than cheese whey. The analysis is important as paneer whey can be utilized more efficiently otherwise creating environmental pollution especially in India.