whey

(noun)

The remaining liquid after milk curdling.

Related Terms

Examples of whey in the following topics:

  • Microbes and Dairy Products

    • Making cheese is similar to yogurt but after acidification usually with lactic acid bacteria (Lactococci, Lactobacilli, Streptococci), the solids are separated from the whey by coagulation with rennet and processed further to yield the final product.