Fonterra Whole Milk Powder New Zealand Dairy Ingredient for Bakery & Beverages

Introduction:

Full milk powder is the product obtained by removing water from fresh, pasteurized whole milk (cows' milk). The key characteristic is that it retains the natural fat content of the milk.

• Fat Content: Typically around ****8% of its weight.

• Process: The milk is evaporated and then spray-dried into a fine powder. Modern processing techniques are designed to preserve the nutritional value and flavor as much as possible.

• Key Difference from Skim Milk Powder: The main difference is the fat content. Skim milk powder has almost all the milk fat removed (usually less than 1.5%), making it much lower in calories and fat-soluble vitamins.

Nutritional Profile:

Full milk powder is a nutrient-dense food. The nutritional values are approximate and can vary by brand.

Per **0 grams of full milk powder, you can expect:

• Energy: ~******0 calories

• Protein: ~****7 grams (Complete protein, containing all essential amino acids)

• Carbohydrates: ~****8 grams (Primarily lactose, a natural milk sugar)

• Fat: ~****8 grams (Contains a mix of saturated, monounsaturated, and a small amount of polyunsaturated fat. Also includes fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, and essential fatty acids.)

• Calcium: ~*******0 mg (Excellent source for bone health)

• Other Vitamins & Minerals: Rich in Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B*2, Riboflavin (B2), and Zinc.

When Reconstituted: It is typically mixed with water at a ratio of 1 part powder to 4 parts water (e.g., *5g powder + **0ml water), which recreates the nutritional profile of fresh whole milk.

  Common Uses:

Full milk powder is incredibly versatile due to its long shelf life and concentrated form.

1. As a Milk Substitute: The most common use. It's reconstituted with water to make liquid milk for drinking, adding to coffee/tea, cereal, and smoothies.

2. Infant Formula (as a base): It serves as the primary base for many infant formulas, though the composition is heavily modified to mimic human breast milk.

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