The use of Optipep® results in an increased insulin response. Higher insulin concentrations in the blood stimulate the uptake of certain amino acids into the muscle, promoting muscle protein synthesis and decreasing breakdown by inhibiting amino acid oxidation. In addition, like many whey proteins, Optipep® delivers high levels of essential branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which reduce the breakdown of protein to protect muscle tissue.

New research has highlighted the increased insulinotrophic effects of Carbery’s hydrolyzed whey protein, Optipep®, compared to native whey protein. The research, carried out at the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at the University of Limerick highlights the value of an increased insulin response in aiding recovery and reducing muscle injury post exercise.

Optipep® benefits
• Accelerates recovery from exercise
• Helps faster recovery
• Helps enhance endurance
• Increases the time to fatigue during exercise
• Helps better performance
• Helps to increase physical performance

Optipep features
• Clean taste profile
• Superior protein source
• Excellent amino acid profile
• Highly soluble
• Low lactose
• Good mixability and dispersibility
• Low Glycemic Index
• 100% natural
• Produced through enzyme technology
• Rigorous product quality standards
• Kosher and Halal approved
• Suitable for vegetarians

Protein Utilisation*
• PER 3.5
• BV 104
• PDCAAS 0.98
• Digestibility 98 % - 100 %

Degree of Hydrolysis (%) 4.0 ± 2 4.0 TNBS Assay
• AN/TN (%) 6.0 - 12.0 9.2 Calculated
• Molecular Weight Profile >10,000 Daltons (%) 72 Size Excl. Chromatography
• 5,000 - 10,000 Daltons (%) 3 Size Excl. Chromatography
• 2,000 - 5,000 Daltons (%) 4 Size Excl. Chromatography
• 1,000 - 2,000 Daltons (%) 3 Size Excl. Chromatography
• 500 - 1,000 Daltons (%) 4 Size Excl. Chromatography
• <500 Daltons (%) 14 Size Excl. Chromatography
Average Molecular Weight Daltons 15,011 Calculation

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What is Optipep® ?
Optipep® is a range of protein hydrolysates manufactured from whey proteins, whey being the liquid recovered following cheese production from cows milk. Whey Protein Concentrate hydrolysates contain 80% protein and Whey Protein Isolate hydrolysates contain 90% protein. The hydrolysis process enzymatically digests the protein into smaller peptides and fractions. The Optipep® range includes products with varying degrees of hydrolysis and many have been developed for maximum performance in a variety of applications.

Optipep® is a gold standard hydrolyzed whey protein with the cleanest taste and an exceptionally high nutritional profile for sports nutrition. The bitterness typically associated with hydrolysates has been greatly reduced by our extensive sensory work and also through development of specialist enzyme technology. We have revolutionized the flavor profile of our Optipep® range, allowing sports nutrition customers to enjoy the best in nutrition combined with best in-class taste.

How is Optipep® produced?
Optipep® is produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate. Non GMO Food Grade enzymes are used with specific emphasis on reduction of bitterness. After the hydrolysis step, the preparation is heat treated to irreversibly inactivate the enzymes. Optipep® is spray dried and instantized for optimum solubility in water.

How does Optipep® taste in comparison to other hydrolyzed proteins on the market?
All hydrolysates are bitter in nature because of the exposure of bitter amino acids during the hydrolysate process. The manufacturing process and the enzyme cocktail selections have been optimized to produce the best tasting hydrolysate. Our hydrolysates have been evaluated in a specialist sensory lab against competitor products, showing our superior sensory profile.

What are the advantages of using a hydrolyzed whey protein (Optipep®) instead of an intact whey protein?
During the production process for Optipep®, the protein is predigested into di- and tri- peptides resulting in faster absorption into the bloodstream and hence promotes quicker recovery after exercise.

Are there any research articles on Optipep®
Yes! Check out the below!

Optipep® improves post exercise recovery
New research has highlighted the increased insulinotrophic effects of Carbery’s hydrolyzed whey protein, Optipep®, compared to native whey protein. The research, carried out at the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science at the University of Limerick highlights the value of an increased insulin response in aiding recovery and reducing muscle injury post exercise. The market for sports products continues to increase, boosted by growing interest from recreational sportspeople and active consumers. The added performance offered by Optipep® will be of interest to manufacturers looking to tap into opportunities in the lucrative sports nutrition market such as cereal and protein bars, beverages (RTD and IRTD) and recovery powders. Click Here for more

Carbery promotes clean tasting Optipep® for sports nutrition
The ingestion of Optipep results in an increased insulin response. Higher insulin concentrations in the blood stimulate the uptake of certain amino acids into the muscle, promoting muscle protein synthesis and decreasing breakdown by inhibiting amino acid oxidation. In addition, like many whey proteins, Optipep delivers high levels of essential branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which reduce the breakdown of protein to protect muscle tissue. Click Here for more

Optipep® gets thumbs up from consumers in in-depth sensory study
Independent consumer research has established Optipep® SN as number one hydrolyzed protein for taste, performing significantly higher than leading products on the market in terms of overall taste and palatability. When tasted in an end product by serious sports enthusiasts and users of sports nutrition products, the new clean tasting hydrolyzed whey protein from Carbery was evaluated significantly better on overall taste, aftertaste, mouthfeel, aroma and appearance. Click Here for more.

Is Optipep® Lactose Free?
No, however within the Optipep® range there are a number of options for low lactose. The whey protein isolate hydrolysate has a lactose of ~<0.1%. The whey protein concentrate hydrolysate has ~ 2-3% lactose. Optipep® is available as a whey protein concentrate hydrolysate with a lower lactose level where the lactose has been hydrolyzed into its component monosaccharides glucose and galactose. This product has <0.5% lactose.

Is Optipep® Kosher and Halal?
Yes, Optipep® is Kosher and Halal.

Does Optipep® have Low Glycemic Index status?
Yes, Optipep® has low Glycemic Index status

Is Optipep® suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, Optipep® is suitable for vegetarians.