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Ayurvedic Dravya · Dairy · — kcal / 100g

Whey (mastu) Mastu

Also known as: paneer water, curd water

Mastu is the classical light fraction of curd — praised as digestive, channel-clearing and strength-giving without heaviness; the liquid most kitchens pour away.

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Whey (mastu) — Ayurvedic Dairy & USDA Nutrition

Whey (mastu) — Rasa: Sour, Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sour · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sour, Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sour
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Liquid, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 2
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Mastu is the classical light fraction of curd — praised as digestive, channel-clearing and strength-giving without heaviness; the liquid most kitchens pour away.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Save the liquid from paneer-making or curd-straining; classical texts value what modern kitchens discard.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha (mastu guna).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • knead into chapati dough
  • as soup and dal stock
  • salted with roasted cumin as a drink

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: dairy sensitivity (contains lactose)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Whey (mastu)

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (240g):

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