Kefir, the king of fermentation
Kefir comes from the Caucasus, where it has been made for centuries with kefir grains: small, cauliflower-like clusters of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts. According to tradition, the grains were passed down there as family heirlooms. Paleo Powders applies that principle to whey, the protein that is left over when cheese is made.
Over 24 hours of fermentation
Paleo Powders ferments the whey protein concentrate with kefir cultures for over 24 hours. During that time, the cultures convert most of the lactose and cut part of the whey proteins into smaller pieces, such as di- and tripeptides. The kefir whey is then freeze-dried, without high temperatures. What remains is a light protein powder with a mild, fresh taste.
Use
Mix one scoop, 20 grams, with 300 ml of water, juice, a smoothie or a shake. A 500-gram jar provides 25 servings. The powder contains cow's milk.
What's in a scoop
Paleo Powders uses whey protein concentrate. The powder is 80% protein and naturally contains a small amount of milk fat and milk sugar. A 20-gram scoop provides 79 kcal, 16 grams of protein, 1.4 grams of carbohydrates (of which sugars) and 1.1 grams of fat. Whey protein is a complete protein: it contains all the essential amino acids.
Made in the Netherlands, in small batches
The fermentation takes place in the Netherlands, in small batches. No sweeteners, flavourings or other additives go in: the label lists a single ingredient, kefir-fermented whey protein concentrate (cow's milk).
Grass-fed European pasture cows
The whey comes from European cows that graze outdoors. In winter, when there is little fresh grass and the cows are housed, they are fed silage. Grains, maize and soya are not used as feed, and concentrates only when really necessary.
Fermented, and therefore paleo
In the strictest form of the paleo diet, dairy is off the menu. Fermented dairy is a different story: fermentation is one of the oldest ways of processing food, and during fermentation most of the lactose is converted. That is why Kefir Whey fits into a paleo way of eating.
Light and easy to mix
Kefir Whey has a mild taste and dissolves easily in water, juice, a smoothie or a shake. With 1.4 grams of carbohydrates per serving, it also fits into a low-carb diet.
Kefir Whey alongside collagen and bone broth
Whey protein is a complete protein with all the essential amino acids. Per 100 grams, Kefir Whey contains 19.5 grams of the branched-chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine and valine, and 1.0 gram of glycine. Collagen and bone broth consist mainly of collagen protein, which is rich in glycine and hydroxyproline but is not a complete protein. So they complement each other well.
