Dry Milk Ingredients
Milk Minerals Standard
v. 2.0 | Effective Date 07/03/2023
Product Definition
Milk Minerals are fractionated from whey or milk by one of several different isolation techniques, dried, and then ground into fine powders. Milk Minerals are particularly rich in calcium and phosphorus. Milk Minerals for human consumption complies with all provisions of the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Standard: Printable PDF
Composition
| Parameter | Units of Measure | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Minerals | % | 70.0 minimum |
| Calcium (Ca) | % | 22.0 minimum |
| Protein | % | 7.0 maximum |
| Fat | % | 1.0 maximum |
| Moisture | % | 6.0 maximum |
| Lactose | % | 11.0 maximum |
Other Characteristics
Physico-chemical Properties
| Parameter | Units of Measure | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Scorched particles | mg/25g | 15.0 maximum |
| pH | -- | 6.4 - 7.5 |
| Color | visual | white to light cream |
| Flavor | sensory | bland, clean, milky |
Microbiological Analysis
| Parameter | Units of Measure | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard plate count | CFU/g | 10,000 maximum |
| Yeast and mold | CFU/g | 50 maximum |
| Coliforms (1) | CFU/g | 10 maximum |
| Enterobacteriaceae (1) | CFU/g | 10 maximum |
| Salmonella | CFU/sample (2) | not detected |
| Staphylococcus (coagulase positive) | CFU/g | not detected (3) |
| Listeria genus | CFU/g | not detected |
(1) The food industry is trending toward Enterobacteriaceae (“EB”) as the most commonly used category of indicator organisms for gauging general process sanitation. For compliance to this Standard, either coliforms and/or EB shall be utilized, at the discretion of the manufacturer.
(2) Typical minimum sample size for Salmonella testing is 25 g, but the exact sample size and methodology is left to the discretion of the manufacturer.
(3) Where the effective limit of quantitation for the test is 10 CFU/g (such as when a dilution factor of 10 is applied) then the test result must be not detected in order to comply with this Standard. Where the testing method is capable of quantifying microbial counts below 10 CFU/g, then a compliant result must be a value less than 10 CFU/g.
Permissible Additives
Milk Minerals may be pH adjusted with an appropriate mineral or organic acid or base. Any pH adjustment agent used for this purpose shall be food grade and shall be used in accordance with U.S. current Good Manufacturing Practices and in accordance with its GRAS status, where applicable.
Methods of Analysis
| Parameter | Reference Method |
|---|---|
| Minerals | AOAC 930.30 |
| Calcium (Ca) | AOAC 984.27 |
| Protein | AOAC 991.20 (N x 6.38) |
| Fat | AOAC 932.06 |
| Lactose | ISO 22662/IDF 198 |
| Moisture | AOAC 927.05 |
| Lactose | ISO 22662 /IDF 198 |
| Scorched particles | ADPI |
| pH | USDA |
| Microbiological tests | FDA BAM |
Product Labeling
Recommended identification: Milk Minerals
Milk Minerals are suitable for nutritional supplements such as tables, capsules, nutritional bars and chews; calcium-fortified foods such as baked goods, processed meats, dairy and confectionery applications; and calcium-fortified beverages such as juices and dairy drinks; and others.
Product should be stored, shipped, and utilized according to the manufacturer’s established recommendations. As guidance, product should be stored and shipped in a cool, dry environment with temperature below 80°F and relative humidity below 65%. Stocks should be rotated and should utilized in accordance with the manufacturer’s established date of expiration or retest.
Multiwall kraft bags with polyolefin inner liner, or other suitable closed containers (e.g., totes) are typical.
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