Propass Protein Powder is manufactured by Hormel Health Labs and is designed to be prepared with water or other liquids as a protein shake. It can also be added to dishes and food mixes as a source of supplemental protein. Each scoop of Propass Protein Powder -- an amount equivalent to 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. -- provides 6 g of protein, and consists of whey protein concentrate, soy lecithin, artificial flavorings and a number of vitamins and minerals.
Whey Protein Concentrate
Whey protein is located primarily in the liquid portion of curdled milk and provides approximately 20 percent of the protein in milk. Whey protein concentrate is produced by removing the water from the liquid whey, resulting in a powder that contains a significant amount of essential amino acids like lysine, leucine and threonine, as well as a number of non-essential amino acids like glutamic acid, aspartic acid, alanine and proline. In Propass Protein Powder, whey protein concentrate is the main ingredient, providing all of the available protein in each serving.
Soy Lecithin
Soy lecithin, the second main ingredient in Propass Protein Powder, is derived from soybeans and is used in food products as an emulsifying agent. Emulsifying agents are compounds that allow the different ingredients within a mixture to form a smooth, stable mixture. Soy lecithin is also a rich source of choline, an amino acid that may help prevent heart disease and support healthy brain development.
Artificial Flavors
Propass Protein Powder is flavored by artificial compounds that, according to Hormel Health Labs, contain sugar, salt and modified food starch. Modified food starch is made up of naturally occurring starch and complex carbohydrates that are modified chemically to produce a compound that can help products dissolve in water without clumping or caking. Modified food starch also helps maintain a finished product's texture and water content.
Vitamins and Minerals
Propass Protein Powder provides a significant amount of certain vitamins and minerals, including potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium and zinc. A single serving of the powder contains 43.4 mg of potassium, 40.0 mg of calcium and 27.1 mg of phosphorus.
References
- Hormel Health Labs: Hormel Health Labs Information for Propass Packet 100/8 g
- Whey Protein Institute: Whey Protein FAQ's
- Nutri.com: Whey Protein Concentrate Information
- CHOW: Is Soy Lecithin Bad for You?
- CosmeticsInfo.org: Glossary - E
- SignOnSanDiego.com: Modified food starch is not considered a health risk
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