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

Last Updated: 3 Nov 2024