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HOW POWDERED MILK IS MADE: Industrial and Homemade Process 2025

Post actualizado el día September 27, 2026 by DeiviSanzPlay

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Milk in powder is&nbsp;dehydrated milk that preserves its nutrients and is used in food, baking and emergencies. Discover its FASCINATING production process!

🏭 INDUSTRIAL PROCESS of POWDERED MILK

1️⃣ PASTEURIZATION (Eliminate bacteria)

✔ The fresh milk is heated to 72°C for 15 seconds.
✔ It is quickly cooled to prevent it from spoiling.

2️⃣ STANDARDIZATION (Fat adjustment)

✔ The fat content is regulated according to the type of milk:

  • Whole (26% fat)
  • Semi-skimmed (15% fat)
  • Skimmed (0% fat)

3️⃣ EVAPORATION (Water reduction)

✔ The milk is heated to 60-70°C in a vacuum to evaporate 60% of the water.
✔ It becomes a thick, concentrated liquid.

4️⃣ SPRAY DRYING (Spray Drying)

✔ The liquid is sprayed into a drying tower at 200°C.
✔ The water evaporates instantly, leaving fine particles of powdered milk.

5️⃣ PACKAGING (Vacuum packing)

✔ It is packaged in cans or airtight bags to prevent moisture.
✔ It can last up to 2 years without refrigeration.

👩🍳 How to MAKE HOMEMADE POWDERED MILK? (Simple Method)

Ingredients:

  • 1 liter of fresh milk

Steps:

  1. Boil the milk over low heat until it reduces to 1/4 of its volume.
  2. Spread the mixture on a non-stick tray.
  3. Bake at 80°C for 4-6 hours until completely dry.
  4. Grind the dry residue until you get a fine powder.
  5. Store it in an airtight jar.

⚠️ Note: The homemade version lasts only 1 month (without preservatives).

📊 TYPES of POWDERED MILK

TypeFatCommon Uses
Whole26%Baking, smoothies
Semi-skimmed15%Coffee, cereals
Skimmed0%Low-calorie diets
InstantVariableDissolves easily in water

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

🔸 Does powdered milk have the same nutrients as fresh milk?

✅ Yes, but some vitamins (like C) are lost during the process.

🔸 How is powdered milk reconstituted?

✔ Mix 1 part powder + 4 parts warm water.

🔸 Can it be used in recipes?

✔ Yes! It is ideal for flans, breads and sauces.

🌍 FUN FACT

The world’s largest producer of powdered milk is New Zealand, followed by the U.S. and Germany.


👇 Have you tried making homemade powdered milk? Tell us about your experience! 🥛💬