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Buttermilk Powder (6%)

Product Description
Produced from fresh buttermilk by a spray-drying process.
Compositional
Information
 
Specification
TypicalValue
Moisture % max.
4.0
3.5
Butterfat % min.
6.0
7.0
Protein % min.
32.0
33.0
Lactose % min.
48.0
48.5
Ash % max.
8.0
7.8
Scorched Particles Disc
A/B
A
Solubility Index ml max.
0.5
0.1
Titratable Acidity % max.
0.15
0.14
Colour  
Cream/White
Cream/White
Flavour  
Pleasant
Pleasant
Microbiological Data
Specification
TypicalValue
Total Plate Count
/g max.
20,000
5,000
Coliforms
/g
Negative
Negative
Staphylococcus (Coagulase Pos.)
/0.1g
Negative
Negative
Salmonella
/25g
Negative
Negative

A MORE DETAILED SPECIFICATION CAN BE AGREED WITH THE CUSTOMER

Packaging Multi-ply paper sacks with Polyethylene liner, net weight 25kg.
Storage
Store product under cool, dry conditions. It should not be exposed to direct sunlight or strong odours.
Transport
Milk powder can be transported in 20 foot containers in 16 - 17 tonne loads.
In a 40 foot container the load is 20 - 22 tonnes.
Shelf Life
Approximately 12 months from date of production when stored under appropriate conditions.
Applications
  • Ice-cream
  • Bakery & confectionery
  • Yoghurt
  • Recombined sweetened condensed milk
  • Evaporated milk