That seems to be the question on everyone’s lips, but there seem to be no straight answers. The issue of milk quality has once again become a hot topic after television reporter Nuria Piera revealed on her show, “Nuria en el 9” that between February and March 2009 Lacteos Dominicanos (Ladom) imported 500,000 kilograms of non-protein pork whey. Piera supported her claims by presenting the importation documents from Ladom. The company produces the La Campesina budget milk brand. <\/p>\n
The Quality Systems and Standards Office (DIGENOR) has defended the use of whey in milk products in the past, claiming it has 25% protein content. Hoy reveals that it actually only has 0.9% protein, 0.3% fat and 93% water, adding that non-protein whey is typically used as a food supplement for animals, especially for pigs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
That seems to be the question on everyone’s lips, but there seem to be no straight answers. The issue of milk quality has once again become a hot topic after television reporter Nuria Piera revealed on her show, “Nuria en el 9” that between February and March 2009 Lacteos Dominicanos (Ladom) imported 500,000 kilograms of … <\/p>\n