How to Use whey in a Sentence

whey

noun
  • The curd has separated from the whey.
  • Then the cheese makers drain the whey and wash the curds three times.
    Kim Severson, New York Times, 26 June 2018
  • Be sure to save the whey for smoothies, soups and sauces.
    Ian Knauer, WSJ, 14 Jan. 2022
  • As a result, trace amounts of whey can be found in the lots above.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 11 July 2022
  • But what about the whey, the other type of milk protein?
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
  • The whey is then strained out, and the mixture is pressed into wheels.
    Popular Science, 4 June 2020
  • Once curds have drained, remove them with a strainer and add to the whey on the stove.
    Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2017
  • The whey is drained off, and the curds are formed into wheels or other shapes.
    Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2021
  • This is where the whey drains from the curd — a place as humid as the Amazon and fetid as, well, old milk.
    New York Times, 3 Jan. 2018
  • The curds, the whey and pretty much everyone else still seem to be out of luck.
    Jacky Wong, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022
  • These are the best whey protein powders to buy right now.
    Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 21 Apr. 2022
  • Save the whey and use in smoothies, blend with fruit for frozen pops or include in sauces.
    Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 June 2018
  • Kashk is the Farsi word for whey, and bademjun is the Farsi word for eggplant.
    Robin Mather, chicagotribune.com, 26 July 2019
  • Dairy protein is made up of two types: whey and casein.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Throughout the night, the whey will slowly drain, leaving you with a fresh, tangy cheese in the morning.
    Marshall Bright, CNN Underscored, 31 July 2020
  • Good sources of protein are whey, soy, hemp, brown rice, and pea protein.
    Jackie Lam, Women's Health, 19 Mar. 2023
  • In a heavy bottomed stainless steel pot, heat the whey over medium to high heat.
    Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Since the whey came from the yogurt, the easiest thing to do is just stir it back in, Sauceda says.
    Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The ricotta will be in the strainer and the whey will be in the container below.
    Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Harder cheeses have the whey drained out of the cheese vat before the curds are packed into cheese forms for pressing.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 June 2019
  • To do so, the cheesemaker might stir or heat up the curd, which helps release whey and moisture.
    John A. Lucey, The Conversation, 24 July 2024
  • The leftover liquid (whey) is drained, salt is added and the curds grow back together to create the cheese shape.
    Allyson Reedy, The Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2017
  • That allows bromelain to focus on the whey and casein proteins in it instead of the ones in your mouth.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 15 June 2023
  • The curds started to pull apart from the whey, and the liquid turned a pale, cloudy, yellowish green color in seconds.
    New York Times, 24 Nov. 2021
  • The protein comes from whey protein concentrate, and soy and coconut oil are the main fat sources.
    Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Depending on the type of cheese made, the cheesemaker will drain the whey and water from the vat, leaving behind the cheese curds.
    John A. Lucey, The Conversation, 24 July 2024
  • The whey, which is high in protein and slightly acidic, can be saved and used instead of water in baking.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 15 Jan. 2022
  • Ancient lipids still cling to the ceramic sieves once used to strain liquid whey from the more solid milk curds.
    Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2018
  • Halloumi is a unique Cypriot cheese that is made by cooking strained and pressed milk curds in boiling whey.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Greek yogurt is just regular yogurt that’s been strained to remove the whey or liquid.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024

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