Episode #19 - How is Protein Powder Made?

On Episode 19 of the Musashi R&D Sessions Podcast, Ross and Dhiren provide a step-by-step guide to the week’s training and sports nutrition topic – How is protein powder made?The guys cover the difference between whey protein concentrate and isolate, different sources of protein, and why it matters where the milk comes from. We also outline to production process for whey protein from cow to tub, touching on the elements of spreading whey and whey, flavouring, and testing. In sports news, the guys announce the early restart of the next NBA season, Argentina defeating the All Blacks for the first time in history, and Australian Andrew Maloney being robbed of the boxing world title. We also react to the gossip about Cameron Smith’s feud with Cooper Cronk, and Aussie tennis star Bernard Tomic appearing on someone’s OnlyFans. This episode we finish with a pair of listener questions on compensating for missing a meal after exercise, and how soon after beginning to work out do you see and feel results. The guys are able to guess the origins of a mystery famous athlete quote pitched by Hal the Intern, and Dhiren applies the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi to the topic using the quote: “Polish your wisdom: learn public justice, distinguish between good and evil, study the ways of different arts one by one.” Remember to comment and leave a review and we’ll get in touch to send you a free Musashi T-shirt! References: How are protein powders made? https://musashi.com/how-are-protein-powders-made/ Fortnightly Picks: State of Origin Game 3 - Wed 18th Valentina Shevchenko vs Jennifer Maia - Sun 22nd Tottenham vs Man City - Sun 22nd Australia vs India - Thurs 27th Rafael Nadal vs Dominic Thiem - Tues 17th Ross: QLD, Shevchenko, Man City, Australia, Nadal Dhiren: QLD, Shevchenko, Tottenham, India, Nadal Timestamp: 0:00:36 – Intro to Topic 0:01:43 – Whey Protein 0:02:48 – How whey is produced 0:05:30 – The raw milk tangent 0:06:44 – Separating whey from cheese 0:08:06 – Comparing whey to caffeine 0:09:17 – Whey Protein Concentrate and Isolate 0:15:47 – Does it matter where the milk comes from? 0:17:22 – From powder to protein 0:18:05 – Fun Facts 0:20:22 – Other sources of protein 0:21:31 – Blending 0:24:53 – Flavouring 0:26:31 – Tubs 0:28:05 – Why protein powder? 0:29:21 – Quality control 0:30:43 – Testing 0:33:47 – How many shakes a day? 0:35:58 – Sports News 0:43:54 – Game Picks 0:51:19 – Listener Questions 0:55:10 – Mystery Athlete Quote 0:57:02 – Miyamoto Musashi Quote