VersiLac LM7

VersiLac® LM7

A Cleaner Taste, Low Mineral Revolution — Enhanced Flavor & Formulation Efficiency

About VersiLac® LM7

A Low-Mineral Whey Permeate with a Cleaner Taste

VersiLac® LM7 is a low-mineral whey permeate featuring approximately 7% minerals, designed for enhanced flavor, functionality, and cost efficiency. With a lower mineral load, VersiLac® LM7 delivers a cleaner taste that enhances a wide variety of food applications — from bakery and confectionery to dairy and savory products.

Our products are expertly formulated to serve as alternatives to demineralized whey powder, enhancing the versatility of VersiLac® in a variety of applications. Experience improved functionality and greater inclusion opportunities with our innovative solutions.

Quick Reference

Mineral Content

~7%

Low mineral - VersiLac® LM7 portfolio

Ingredient Type

Whey Permeate

Labeled as Whey Permeate

Moisture

Low

Optimized for flowability

Flavor Profile

Clean / Mild

Balanced, cleaner dairy character

Solubility

High

Dry blend & wet applications

Origin

USA

Proudly made in the USA

Why VersiLac® LM7

Built for Cleaner Formulation

Superior Flavor

  • Lower mineral load for a cleaner taste
  • Enhances a wide variety of applications
  • Reduced salty flavor profile

Exceptional Functionality

  • Excellent solubility and flowability
  • Streamlines production processes
  • Broad application compatibility

Cost Efficiency

  • Replace lactose, whey powder, or NFDM
  • Maintain superior quality
  • Optimizes formulation economics

Formulation Versatility

  • Ideal for bakery, confectionery, dairy
  • Reduces salt and sugar levels
  • Enhances taste and texture

Functional Benefits

Performance Across Every Application

Flowability

Free-flowing, non-caking, non-bridging ingredient that incorporates easily into formulations through natural agglomeration.

Solubility

Unique drying technologies produce a highly soluble permeate that incorporates easily into dry or wet blended formulations.

Flavor Enhancement

Lower salty flavor profile allows higher inclusion levels in formulations, delivering more dairy flavor notes.

Color

High lactose content, together with reducing sugars and available protein, provides browning in baked goods and confectionery through the Maillard Reaction.

Cost Efficiency

Replace higher cost dairy ingredients such as demineralized whey powder, lactose and other carbohydrates, delivering meaningful cost savings.

Shelf Life & Yield

High lactose content helps bind water, retaining moisture in food products and supporting extended shelf life.

Applications

Ideal For a Range of Food Applications

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Bakery & Confectionery

Optimizes recipes by reducing salt and sugar levels while enhancing taste and texture in baked goods, caramels, and confections.

Milk being poured into a glass

Dairy & Beverages

Supports flavor balance and dairy solids contribution in dairy formulations, beverages, and nutritional products.

Macaroni and cheese

Savory & Prepared Foods

Delivers cost-effective dairy functionality in savory applications, replacing higher-cost ingredients without compromising quality.

Product Performance

Performance You Can Count On

Flowability

Manufactured using unique drying technologies for excellent flowability and non-caking performance.

Solubility

Highly soluble — incorporates easily into both dry and wet blended formulations.

Flavor Enhancement

Supports balanced flavor systems with a clean, mild dairy profile and lower mineral influence.

Color

Contributes natural color development in baked and heat-processed applications via Maillard Reaction.

Cost Efficiency

A cost-effective dairy solids source that supports ingredient cost management across formulations.

Shelf Life & Yield

Helps maintain product quality and yield throughout shelf life via moisture retention.

Resources

The Whey Permeate Advantage

Discover how Proliant Dairy Ingredients' low mineral whey permeate — proudly made in the USA — delivers exceptional functionality and quality for today's food formulators.

Read the Full Article
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Built for Modern Formulation Needs

VersiLac® LM7 was developed for formulators seeking greater control over flavor balance while maintaining the functional and economic advantages of whey permeate. Its low mineral content and clean dairy profile make it a versatile ingredient solution across a broad range of applications.

Partner with Proliant Dairy Ingredients

Our team works closely with food manufacturers to help optimize formulations, improve ingredient efficiency, and deliver consistent product performance. VersiLac® LM7 offers the functionality, flexibility, and balanced flavor support needed for today's evolving food applications.

Labeling & Certifications

Quality You Can Stand Behind

Kosher Certified

Certified Kosher for use in Kosher-compliant food manufacturing.

Non-GMO

Produced from non-GMO dairy sources with full traceability.

Made in the USA

Manufactured at our US-based production facilities.

GRAS Status

Generally Recognized As Safe for use in food applications.

Labeling Declaration

VersiLac® LM7 is labeled as Whey Permeate on ingredient declarations, consistent with FDA and industry standards for dairy-derived ingredients.

Downloads & Resources

Product Documentation

Download technical specifications and application guidance for VersiLac® LM7.

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