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Whey protein concentrate (WPC 80)

Whey protein concentrate (WPC 80) is used in boilie formulation mainly as a protein source, binder, hardener, soluble attractor and nutrient balancer. Typical dosage is expressed as a percentage of the dry mix.

Also known as: WPC 80, WPC, whey protein concentrate

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 3%
Typical: 7.5%
Maximum: 15%
Absolute maximum: 20%

0% 3%–15% ideal 20%+ too dominant too much

Above the recommended maximum the mix becomes harder to balance. Treat the absolute maximum as a hard ceiling.

Nutritional estimates

per 100 g dry · estimated

Protein 80%

Fat 6%

Carbs 8%

Sugars 5%

Ash 3%

Moisture 5%

Water solubility 85%

Energy 1700 kJ/100g

Functional properties

Binding strength 8/10

Digestibility 10/10

Solubility / leakage 7/10

Natural attraction 7/10

Hardening 8/10

Softening 2/10

Texture opening 3/10

Cold water suitability 9/10

Warm water suitability 8/10

Buoyancy -1/10

Clouding 7/10

Oiliness 3/10

Processing tolerance 7/10

Roles

Protein sourceBinderHardenerSoluble attractorNutrient balancer

Allergens

Milk

Data confidence: Medium

Estimates from ingredient data — practical guidance, not laboratory analysis.

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