Skimmed milk has very little fat but contains almost all of the protein, lactose (milk sugar), minerals and water-soluble vitamin to be found in standard milk. The protein has a high biological value and is very digestible. Skimmed milk is a good source of B vitamin, but the fat soluble vitamins (and D) have been removed.
Skimmed milk is available as a powder or in ready to use liquid form.
Skimmed milk concentrate is manufactured for use as a food ingredient in its own right, finding application in many sectors of the food industry.
Skimmed concentrate produced for use as an ingredient has relatively low solids content, usually between 35-40% total solids.
Skimmed powder is by far the most important of all the milk powders produced. Skimmed milk can be dried in any of the various types of spray drier available, but for reasons of economy and quality, it is usually chamber with a conical base.
Before drying, the skimmed milk is first evaporated to a concentration of about 50% total solid.
Skimmed milk
