This co-product of the manufacture of cheese or casein comes in a couple of different types. The sweet variety comes from the making of cheeses that use rennet to produce them, like Swiss and Cheddar. The sour (or acid) variety is produced when making softer cheeses that use acidic products like vinegar, lemon juice, or citric acid in their production, like ricotta and cottage cheese. Both varieties of this co-product have many uses and benefits.
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