Londrina, Brazil
Caracas, Venezuela
Miami, FL USA

Powdered Milk

Leche en PolvoPowdered Milk obtained by virtually eliminating almost all of the water from milk, enriched with Vitamin A and D.

Requirements

  • Free of preservatives, neutralizers, toxic substances and foreign materials.
  • Homogeneous yellowish white color (characterstic of the product).
  • Free of odors and strange flavors other than its own.
  • Homogeneous powder, compacted but lump-free, free from burnt particles and foreign matter.

Physicochemical Requirements

Characteristics

Limits

Covenin Norms

Humidity Max 3,5 1077
Fat Min 2,6   Max 32,0 931
Protein Min 24,5 370
Chlorides Min 0,07   Max 0,11 369
Ash Max 5,9 368
Acidity (g lactic ac/100g) Max 1,35 658
Fat Free Max 2,0 3218
Lactose Min 34,0 1013
Insolubility Index (ml) Max 0,5 1115
Burned Particles Max B-15n 1078
Vitamin A Min 960 (ug/100g) Min 3200 (UI/100g) 2318
Vitamin D3 Min 8 (ug/100g)      Min 320 (UI/100g) AOAC: 1996

Microbiological Requirements

Characteristics Limits Norm
Mesophilic Aerobic Min 5,0×103   Max 1,0×104 902
Mold Min 1,0×102   Max 1,0×103 1337
Salmonella en 25g 0 1291 (3)
Coliforms (NMP/g) Min1104
S. Aureus Min 10   Max 1,0×102 1292
Listeria Monocytogenes in 25g 0 APHA: 1002
Thermophilic Spores Min 1,0×102   Max 1,0×103 2948