How to Use whey in a Sentence

whey

noun
Definition of wheynext
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The bar’s main protein sources are grass fed whey protein and almonds – all RD-approved.
    — Philly.com, 20 Oct. 2017
  • When the raft is firm and a cheese-like consistency, use a slotted spoon or fine mesh sieve to separate the curds from the whey.
    — Cincinnati.com, 14 Feb. 2018
  • Once the milk is added, the curds separate from the whey and the combination looks like nothing anyone would want to drink.
    — Kevin Hopper, idahostatesman, 30 Jan. 2018
  • There is a little whey used in our dough conditioner, but that's it.
    — Daina Saleh, Naperville Sun, 8 Dec. 2017
  • This is why whey protein ($29, Target) is well-known and often used by fitness buffs and weight-lifters.
    — Brierley Horton, Ms, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2024

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