whey
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5.3
- noun
- /weɪ/
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suero
- After the cheese was made, the whey was drained away, leaving behind the solid curds.
- whey protein
- whey powder
- curds from whey
Herbs, edible flowers, red dye, honey, whey, tap water, farm raised catfish and latex.
- Herbs, edible flowers, red dye, honey, whey, tap water, farm raised catfish and latex.
Examples
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Egyptians enjoyed goat's milk cottage cheese, straining the whey with Reed mats.
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The recipe required a cup of whey as a key ingredient to enhance the flavor of the dish.
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So now we have the curd on one side and the whey on the other side.
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Keep the others away and feed her on gruel, whey and water.
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Whey has several commercial uses, but you may be more familiar with whey protein, a mixture of proteins isolated from whey.
Blog text (19) -
When she was done, she handed him a pottery beaker of warm whey the color of dishwater.
Fiction book (1997) -
Males who endure intense workouts may benefit from a whey protein supplement, as its properties can speed workout recovery time.
Blog text (19) -
Once the curds formed, we poured off the whey to use it in baking and cooking.
Synonyms
A thin yellow liquid left after milk is curdled and the solids are removed to make cheese
The watery part of milk left after making butter
Compounds
A thin yellow liquid left after milk is curdled and the solids are removed to make cheese
How Solid
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word whey comes from an old English word hwæġ that meant the 'watery part' of milk left after the curds form. So, whey today still means that thin, watery milk that drains away when cheese is made.