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  • Leading the Whey™

    Functional whey protein ingredients
    for the food industry

    Let's Connect
  • Leading the Whey™

    Functional whey protein ingredients
    for the food industry

    Let's Connect
  • Leading the Whey™

    Functional whey protein ingredients
    for the food industry

    Let's Connect
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Think you know whey protein? Think again. 

Major food manufacturers and private label brands rely on Grande's proprietary whey ingredients to deliver functional benefits and superior nutrition far beyond commodity whey and alternative proteins.

Explore our ingredient solutions and see why we’re Leading the Whey™.

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“I WAS SKEPTICAL A WHEY INGREDIENT COULD DELIVER THE VISCOSITY AND FLAVOR WE WERE GOING FOR. NOT ONLY DID IT DO BETTER, BUT WE CLEANED UP OUR LABELS.”

Global Food Manufacturer

Explore the Next Evolution of
Proprietary Whey Ingredients with Unique Functionalities

We’re Breaking the Rules on What Whey Protein Can Do

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For cheese sauces & soups 

Replace fresh cheese and improve texture & flavor with reduced  sodium, fat & calories
Replace fresh cheese and improve texture & flavor with reduced  sodium, fat & calories
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For spices, mixes, brines and injections for any protein type

Increase yield by up to 5% in a variety of meat applications and enhance umami
Increase yield by up to 5% in a variety of meat applications and enhance umami
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For crispy bars
& snacks

Boost protein with clean flavors & a satisfying crunch
Boost protein with clean flavors & a satisfying crunch
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For creamy soups, sauces & dips

Replace cream and other dairy ingredients while delivering indulgent texture & flavor; also reduces fat & calories
Replace cream and other dairy ingredients while delivering indulgent texture & flavor; also reduces fat & calories
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For yogurt dips, beverages & coatings

Add yogurt flavor while enhancing texture & nutrition with an easy-to-use powder
Add yogurt flavor while enhancing texture & nutrition with an easy-to-use powder
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For clear protein beverages 

Boost protein up to 90% with unrivaled taste and  clarity
Boost protein up to 90% with unrivaled taste and  clarity

We’re Obsessed with Quality

  • Natural, clean-label ingredients
  • Sourced from local Grande producer dairies in the heart of the Midwest
  • Strict ethical practices 
  • Cheese-making process uses milk 5X better than Grade A 
  • High food safety standards
  • Made from the finest quality white Italian cheese
  • Zero chemical modifications or bleaching
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Food Applications

Imagine the possibilities! Grande’s proprietary whey ingredients unlock exceptional functionality across diverse applications, helping formulators overcome challenges and outperform expectations.

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Sauces, Dips & Dressings

Deliver indulgent texture, reduce syneresis and improve nutrition in cheesy applications with Grande Gutsto and use Grande Bravo in cream-based applications.

Prepared-Meals

Prepared Meals

Improve freeze-thaw stability, reduce syneresis and improve flavor and texture in frozen meals and shelf-stable meals.

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Nutritional Bars

Add protein and texture with Grande WPCrisp, enhance softness with Grande Bravo, and deliver clean-label coatings with Grande Primo for a more appealing and functional bar.

Soups

Soups

Enhance creaminess, stability and flavor in cheese or cream-based soups while reducing fat, sodium and artificial additives for clean-label appeal.

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Dairy Products

Minimize syneresis, enhance texture, maximize flavor and create a premium quality eating experience for yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream and other dairy-based applications.

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Seasonings & Spice Blends

Improve quality, umami flavor, texture and visual appeal in any seasoning, gravy or coating. Can also increase yield in meat products by up to 10%.

Beverages

Beverages

Boost protein and minimize cloudiness with Grande Ultra in clear beverages. Grande Primo increases protein and dairy notes in yogurt-based drinks and smoothies.

Bakery

Bakery

Optimize the quality, freshness and flavor of cakes, fillings, muffins, cookies and other sweet bakery goods.

Select Your Application:

A Dedicated Team of Experts

Grande’s experienced food scientists and formulation experts partner closely with R&D teams to solve complex challenges, accelerate development, and optimize product performance. Their hands-on collaboration ensures every formulation meets technical, nutritional and clean-label goals with confidence.

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Let Us Help Solve Your Formulation Challenges

Our team loves collaborating with formulators and R&D teams to overcome the toughest formulation challenges or make product improvements using all-natural ingredients. Contact us to get started.

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