Milk Powders – Types, Applications and Benefits in the Food Industry
Milk powders are among the most important dairy ingredients used worldwide. They offer excellent shelf life, easy storage, and versatile functionality, making them indispensable in the food industry. Produced by drying fresh milk, they retain essential nutrients while providing convenience and stability for global trade.
Types of Milk Powders
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Whole Milk Powder (WMP) – rich in milk fat, providing creamy flavor and smooth texture, ideal for confectionery, chocolate, and dairy applications.
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Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) – low in fat but high in protein and calcium, widely used in bakery, infant formula, and sports nutrition.
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Fat-Filled Milk Powder (FFMP) – combines skimmed milk with vegetable fats, offering cost-effective functionality for large-scale food production.
Applications in the Food Industry
Milk powders are essential in bakery, confectionery, chocolate, beverages, dairy recombination, infant formula, and ready meals. Their solubility, flavor, and nutritional content make them reliable ingredients for consistent product quality.
Key Benefits
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Extended shelf life and easier logistics compared to liquid milk.
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Reliable nutritional value, rich in protein, calcium, and vitamins.
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Cost-effective formulation for large-scale production.
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Functional performance in improving taste, texture, and browning.
Conclusion
Milk powders are more than just dairy ingredients — they are the backbone of modern food production. With over 35 years of experience in dairy export, we provide WMP, SMP, and FFMP to customers worldwide, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with international standards.
Milko - Your trusted source of premium dairy powder ingredients.
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