Product Specification Buttermilk Powder (25kg)

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Product Specification

Buttermilk Powder (25kg)


Product Description
Dry Buttermilk is the product resulting from the removal of water from liquid buttermilk derived from
the churning of butter. Dry buttermilk shall have a protein content of not less than 30.0 percent. Dry
buttermilk shall not contain nor be derived from nonfat dry milk, dry whey, or products other than
buttermilk, and shall not contain any added preservative, neutralizing agent, or other chemical.

Ingredient and Allergen Statement


Contains milk

Regulatory and Compliance


7 CFR 58.2651
Product is in strict compliance with Halal.

Microbiological Standards Units Maximum Method


Aerobic Plate Count cfu/g 20,000 Petrifilm
Coliform cfu/g 10 Petrifilm
Salmonella 750g Not Detected FDA-BAM

Chemical and Physical Standards


Units Min Max Method
Protein – As-Is Basis % 30 Kjeldahl/NIR
Moisture % 4.0 IDF/NIR
Fat % 4.5 IDF/NIR
Titratable Acidity % 0.18 ADPI
Scorched Particles mg 15 (B) ADPI
Solubility Index ml 1.2 ADPI

Sensory Standards
Flavor Clean, bland, sweet
Odor Fresh, no off odors
Color White to light cream
Appearance Powder, free of lumps

Antibiotics
All raw milk used in the manufacture of products has been screened and tested “Not Found”
for drug residues according to the FDA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) – Appendix
“N” (latest revision)

Quality Assurance
Products are manufactured under strict quality assurance procedures which are enforced at all
times. Manufacturing plants are subject to rules and regulations of the United States Food and
Drug Administration, the United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Food
and Agriculture. Precautions are taken at all steps during manufacture, storage, and distribution
to ensure product quality and food safety.

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Product Specification
Buttermilk Powder (25kg)

Labeling and Traceability


All labels contain sufficient details to provide full product traceability. Manufacturers lot code
details can be found on DairyAmerica website (www.dairyamerica.com/cooperative).

Storage and Handling


Product can be packaged in poly lined multiwall 25kg (net weight) kraft paper bags without the use
of staples or metal fasteners. Milk Powder is hygroscopic and can absorb odors, therefore adequate
protection is necessary. It is recommended that product is stored at 80°F or less, with relative
humidity of 65% or less, and in an odor free environment. Stocks should be used in rotation
preferably within 12 months of manufacture or as dictated by the expiration date labeled on the
product.

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