Food products with yogurt whey

1. A food product comprising neutralized yogurt whey, the neutralized yogurt whey comprising:

a pH of 6.0 or greater;

50 to 75% wt lactose on a dry basis;

at least 100 mg calcium per 100 grams of yogurt whey;

at least 0.5% wt galactose; and

at least 10% wt solids, wherein the neutralized yogurt whey is a free flowing liquid.

2. The food product according to claim 1 , wherein the neutralized yogurt whey comprises:

a pH of 6.2 or greater;

at least 3% wt calcium;

at least 5% wt galactose; and

less than 5% wt protein.

3. The food product according to claim 2 , wherein the food product is a bakery product.

4. The food product according to claim 2 , wherein the food product is a beverage product.

5. The food product according to claim 2 , wherein the food product is a snack product.

6. The food product according to claim 2 , wherein the food product is a confectionery product.

7. The food product according to claim 2 , wherein the food product is a soup product.

8. The food product according to claim 2 , wherein the food product is a dry meal product.

9. The food product according to claim 2 , wherein the food product is a dairy product.

10. The food product according to claim 2 , wherein the food product is a cereal product.

11. The food product according to claim 1 , wherein the neutralized yogurt whey comprises 20-90 wt. % solids.

12. The food product according to claim 1 , wherein the neutralized yogurt whey further comprises a basic material selected from the group consisting of: sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, an alkali earth metal hydroxide and a carbonate.

13. The food product according to claim 12 , wherein the basic material is selected from the group consisting of: sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide.