U.S. Dairy Products > Milk Powders
Using Milk Powder
Milk powders are used in a wide range of foods. The major components in milk powder (proteins, lactose and milkfat) affect the way in which milk powders perform and their suitability for each type of application.
| Application | Benefit of Milk Powder |
|---|---|
| Bakery | Improve product texture to create a moister product; provide baked, brown flavor during baking and heating; accentuate color development; provide vitamin and mineral fortification. |
| Beverages | Increase viscosity; help maintain foam stability; can provide creamy dairy notes; provides vitamin and mineral fortification. |
| Confectionery | All-natural emulsifying ingredients, provide structural support, contribute to a smooth texture, provide creamy, dairy notes and richness; contribute to the caramelized color associated with many confections. |
| Dairy Products | All-natural emulsifying ingredients, improve mouthfeel, create lower fat products with the taste of full fat, help maintain foam properties, provide a clean flavor and aroma, represent a natural and good source of soluble vitamins. |
| Dry Mixes | Can improve the overall nutritional profile, can provide creamy dairy notes, ensure even flavor distribution. |
| Infant Products | Increase nutritional value, form stable emulsions, improve mouthfeel and texture, contribute a subtle dairy flavor and aroma. |
| Nutritional Products | Increase nutritional value, provide vitamin and mineral fortification, contribute to a food's healthy image and clean label. |
| Prepared Foods | Can improve the overall nutritional profile, all-natural emulsifying ingredient, enhance visual appeal of reduced-fat soups and sauces, acts as a flavor carrier, adds richness. |
| Processed Meats & Seafood | Form stable emulsions, provide structural support to meat products, improve texture, enhance flavor by acting as a flavor carrier for spices and herbs. |
| Seasonings & Flavors | Act as a flavor carrier. |
| Snacks | Can improve the overall nutritional value, contribute to a food's healthy image and clean label. |
| Animal Feed | Increase nutritional value, provide vitamin and mineral fortification. |