Skimmed milk powder is a dry milk product obtained by drying skimmed milk, which plays a key role in agriculture and the food industry. During production, almost all the free water is removed from the milk by spray drying or roller drying, resulting in a durable, easily transportable powder. The residual water content is around four percent. Skimmed milk powder contains around 36 percent protein and around 52 percent milk sugar (lactose), while the fat content is very low at around one percent. This composition makes it a valuable raw material for further processing in food production, particularly in the manufacture of cheese, yoghurt, baked goods, confectionery and baby food.
In the agricultural industry, skimmed milk powder is also relevant as a trading product on futures exchanges, as its long shelf life of up to three years and easy storage without refrigeration make it ideal for international trade. The EU also uses skimmed milk powder as an intervention product to regulate milk market surpluses. It is purchased at fixed prices and stored to ensure market stability. The high protein density and the vitamins and minerals it contains, such as calcium, vitamin B12 and magnesium, also make skimmed milk powder interesting in animal nutrition and biotechnology.
Due to its versatility and economic importance in agricultural trade, skimmed milk powder is a central concept on information platforms such as www.zmp.de, which provide current market prices, forecasts and news on agricultural commodities. The platform provides market participants with in-depth data and analysis to make trading decisions based on real-time information.
Synonyms for skimmed milk powder are dry skimmed milk, spray skimmed milk powder, low-fat milk powder and skimmed milk powder.
