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Powdered Milk

Common
Worldwide

A shelf-stable dairy product produced by removing most of the water from milk. Different forms include whole, partly skimmed, and skimmed milk powders.

Powdered Milk illustration

About Powdered Milk

A shelf-stable dairy product produced by removing most of the water from milk. Different forms include whole, partly skimmed, and skimmed milk powders.

Nutrition

Fat
Protein
Lactose

Common Uses

◌ Reconstituted milk◌ Baking◌ Cooking◌ Confectionery◌ Dry food mixes◌ Emergency food storage

Interesting Facts

  • Codex Standard CXS 207-1999 separately recognizes whole milk powder, partly skimmed milk powder, and skimmed milk powder.
  • Because these forms contain different amounts of milkfat, one generic fat percentage is not appropriate for the overall Powdered Milk entry.
  • U.S. regulations define dry whole milk as a product obtained by removing water from pasteurized milk, with equivalent production by permitted blending also allowed.