High protein dairy solutions for great taste and nutrition
Protein solutions
High performance and great taste with milk protein
The health benefits of high protein foods and drinks have started to appeal to mainstream consumers. People are increasingly looking for products that offer a natural and convenient source of high-quality protein and can be enjoyed as a healthy snack. At the same time, the demand is also growing among active and sporty individuals who seek protein-rich options to support muscle recovery, energy, and overall performance, making high-protein solutions relevant across both everyday and performance-focused lifestyles.
However, producing high protein products with excellent texture and taste can be challenging. Many formulations struggle with undesirable off-tastes and grainy textures, making it difficult to create products that truly deliver on both nutrition and sensory appeal.
Milk protein solutions without compromise
Our products are built on real-world insight: protein matters, but taste wins. That’s why leading brands trust us to help take high protein products from niche innovation to everyday staple, whether it’s drinks, powders, bars, or puddings. With a wide portfolio of high-quality dairy ingredients and solutions, Valio makes it easy to create great-tasting, high protein products for every need. Valio’s expertise and ingredients solve the common challenges faced by high protein manufacturers delivering products that are high in protein without any compromises on taste or texture.
Valio’s dairy protein solutions are:
- Complete – contain all nine essential amino acids for balanced nutrition
- Digestible – gentle on the gut with clean sensory properties
- Functional – emulsifying properties improving texture, excellent processing properties, good water-binding and organoleptic properties
70%
of consumers believe protein supports a healthy lifestyle
Why protein matters – and the benefits of milk protein
Protein is an essential part of everyday nutrition. It helps build and repair tissue, maintain muscle, support metabolism, and regulate key bodily functions. It’s a daily requirement for everyone, not only for athletes. Protein also helps maintain muscle mass during weight loss, making it an important nutrient for those following calorie-restricted diets.
Milk protein is especially effective in supporting muscle function, bone health, and recovery. Products rich in high-quality milk protein are also well suited for people using GLP-1 medications, helping them maintain adequate protein intake and muscle mass. When formulated well, milk protein enables great taste and texture alongside its proven nutritional benefits.
Milk is a complete protein with the highest quality score
Milk protein is the most complete natural protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids in optimal proportions for human needs. These amino acids are easily digested and efficiently absorbed, supporting effective protein synthesis.
Protein quality is best measured using the Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS), developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. As evidenced in the graph, milk protein achieves one of the highest DIAAS values (1.22) among whole food proteins, confirming its exceptional nutritional quality and bioavailability.
Solving the taste challenge in high protein foods with MPC65
High protein products are in demand – but they’re not always easy to get right. Grainy textures and off-tastes have long challenged manufacturers. With Valio Eila® MPC 65, you can create high protein foods and beverages that deliver both great nutrition and great taste.
NEW! Introducing MPC 50 F: complete protein with excellent taste
The strong demand for Valio Eila® MPC 65 reflects the market’s appetite for premium protein ingredients. To complement our portfolio, Valio now offers MPC 50 F – a 50% milk protein concentrate with a clean, full-bodied dairy taste, excellent emulsifying properties, and a complete amino acid profile. With the same ratio of casein and whey as in milk, MPC 50 F delivers both functionality and nutrition for a wide range of high protein applications. Naturally rich in phospholipids, it also supports brain and cell health, further enhancing its overall nutritional value.
Versatile applications with added protein
Our solutions are designed for seamless use across a wide range of food and beverage applications from spoonables and drinkables to powders and ready-to-eat snacks. Whether the goal is to boost protein content in familiar favorites or to develop targeted performance solutions, we support superior taste, texture, and functionality.
Protein-enriched dairy products
Discover Valio’s full portfolio of milk proteins and powders that combine excellent nutrition, clean taste, and functionality across applications.
Protein matters at every life stage
Protein plays a central role throughout the human lifespan – from growth and development to strength, maintenance, and recovery. Valio’s milk protein solutions support the needs of different life stages through dairy ingredients with excellent amino acid quality and digestibility.
- In childhood and youth: supports normal growth and bone development
- For active lifestyles and sports: fuels muscle recovery and strength
- During pregnancy and lactation: aids fetal growth and maternal tissue support
- When managing weight: helps preserve muscle and bone mass
- In aging: maintains muscle function and independence
Why partner with Valio for dairy protein solutions?
Superior taste
Achieve great-tasting products without the off-flavours or grainy textures typical of hig protein formulations
Nutritional excellence
Benefit from the high-quality amino acid profile and proven health benefits of milk protein
End-to-end expertise
Expert guidance from ideation to recipe development, go-to-market strategy, and launch
Deepen your expertise in dairy protein innovation
Explore the science and strategy behind successful protein-enriched dairy product development. Our dairy protein white paper highlights market drivers, formulation insights, and consumer expectations across categories.
Insights on dairy protein trends and product performance
Stay informed with the latest on milk protein innovation, from consumer research to R&D breakthroughs and global case studies.
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Let’s create your next dairy protein innovation
Whether you’re exploring a new market or refining an existing product, Valio’s experts are here to help. Reach out to start a conversation about your goals and how we can support your success with functional, clean-label dairy protein solutions.
