Whole Milk Powder

Whole milk powder is a dairy product made by removing water from whole milk. This process typically involves evaporation and spray drying, resulting in a fine, dry powder. It retains the nutritional content and flavor of liquid whole milk in a concentrated, shelf-stable form.

Manufacturers add whole milk powder to products to provide a rich, creamy dairy flavor and texture, and to improve mouthfeel. It is often used in chocolate, baked goods like cookies and biscuits, and various snack foods where liquid milk would affect shelf life or consistency.

Whole milk powder is considered a common food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It provides nutrients found in milk, including protein and calcium, but also contains saturated fat and cholesterol. As a basic food ingredient, it is not typically evaluated by JECFA or EFSA as a food additive.