Why does powdered baby formula dissolve perfectly in water, but protein powder (or even chocolate for chocolate milk) usually clump up?

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Why does powdered baby formula dissolve perfectly in water, but protein powder (or even chocolate for chocolate milk) usually clump up?

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Baby formulas only like 10-15% protein by weight. They’re about 50% sugar by weight (mostly lactose). Most protein powders are going to be 70-90% protein by weight. Lactose dissolves into water much easier than proteins.

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