TÜBİTAK 1505: Production and Valorization of Protein Concentrate from Whey

The project entitled “Production of Powdered Protein Concentrate from Industrial Whey Waste and Its Utilization in Model Dairy Products,” coordinated by Prof. Dr. Osman Sağdıç from the Department of Food Engineering, has been selected for funding under the TÜBİTAK 1505 University–Industry Collaboration Support Program. The project aims to recover whey, a major by-product generated during dairy processing, and convert it into a high-value powdered protein concentrate. The resulting ingredient is intended for use as a raw material in model food products, thereby enhancing resource efficiency and reducing food industry waste. By transforming an industrial by-product into a value-added food ingredient, the project contributes to sustainable food production, circular economy practices, and innovative food processing technologies.