Dry Milk Ingredients
Skim Colostrum Powder Standard
v 2.0 | Effective 07/07/2023
Product Description
Skim Colostrum Powder is obtained by the partial removal of fat and water from colostrum which comes from cows within 48 hours after giving birth. Skim Colostrum Powder contains not more than 6% fat, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
Skim Colostrum Powder complies with all provisions of the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Standard: Printable PDF
Composition
| Parameter | Units of Measure | Typical Values | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proteins | % | 61.5 | 50.0 - 72.5 |
| Carbohydrates | % | 21.5 | 35.0 maximum |
| Fat | % | 4.0 | 6.0 maximum |
| Total Moisture | % | 4.5 | 6.0 maximum |
| Ash | % | 7.5 | -- |
Other Characteristics
Physico-chemical Properties
| Parameter | Units of Measure | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Scorched particles | mg/25g | 15.0 maximum |
| pH | 10% solution @ 20°C | 6.0 - 6.8 |
| IgG | % | 15.0 - 30.0 |
Microbiological Analysis
| Parameter | Units of Measure | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Standard plate count | CFU/g | 30,000 maximum |
| Yeast and mold | CFU/g | 100 maximum |
| Coliforms (1) | CFU/g | 10 maximum |
| Enterobacteriaceae (1) | CFU/g | 10 maximum |
| Salmonella | CFU/sample (2) | not detected |
| Listeria genus | CFU/g | not detected |
(1) The food industry is trending toward Enterobacteriaceae (“EB”) as the most commonly used category of indicator organisms for gauging general process sanitation. For compliance with this Standard, either coliforms and/or EB shall be utilized, at the discretion of the manufacturer.
(2) Typical minimum sample size for Salmonella testing is 25 g, but the exact sample size and methodology is left to the discretion of the manufacturer.
Methods of Analysis
| Parameter | Reference Method |
|---|---|
| Protein | AOAC 991.20 (N X 6.38) |
| Carbohydrates | By difference |
| Fat | AOAC 989.05 |
| Total Moisture | AOAC 925.45 |
| Ash | AOAC 942.05 |
| Scorched particles | ADPI |
| Microbiological tests | FDA BAM |
Product Labeling
Recommended identification: Skim Colostrum Powder
Skim Colostrum Powder is typically used for beverages and beverage bases, dairy product analogs, milk, milk products, nutrition bars, snacks, and others.
Product should be stored, shipped, and utilized according to the manufacturer’s established recommendations. As guidance, product should be stored and shipped in a cool, dry environment with temperature below 80°F and relative humidity below 65%. Stocks should be rotated and utilized in accordance with the manufacturer’s established date of expiration or retest.
Multiwall kraft bags with polyolefin inner liner, or other suitable closed containers (e.g., totes) are typical.
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