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Milk Powder Categories

Milk powders are defined as milk products which can be obtained by the partial removal of water from milk. The United States produces a range of milk powders, with varying levels of protein, fat and water. They are used in a variety of food and beverage formulations including bakery, confectionery, dairy, meat, main dishes, recombined milk and nutritional products.

Skim milk powder

Nonfat Dry Milk and Skim Milk Powder

Milk powder with 1.5% or less milkfat (by weight).

Whole milk powder

Whole Milk Powder and Dry Whole Milk

Milk powder with 26%-40% milkfat (by weight).

Buttermilk powder

Buttermilk Powder and Dry Buttermilk

Milk powder made by removing water from liquid buttermilk.