| ≥1 piece |
| Typical Composition | |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34.0% - 37.0% |
| Lactose | 49.5% - 52.0% |
| Fat | 0.6% - 1.25% |
| Ash | 8.2% - 8.6% |
| Moisture | 3.0% - 4.0% (non-instant) 3.5% - 4.5% (instant) |
| Typical Microbiological Analysis: | |
|---|---|
| Standard plate count | < 10,000 cfu/g* |
| Coliform | < 10/g (maximum) |
| E.coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Listeria | Negative |
| Coagulase-positive staphylococci | Negative |
| Other Characteristics: | |
|---|---|
| Scorched particle content | 7.5 - 15.0mg (spray-dried) 22.5mg (roller-dried) |
| Titratable acidity | 0.14 - 0.15% |
| Solubility index | 1.0 ml (instant) 1.2 ml (spray-dried, low-heat) 2.0 ml (spray-dried, high-heat) 15.0 ml (roller-dried) |
| Color | White to light cream color |
| Flavor | Clean, pleasing dairy flavor |