LAC 51:VII.2125 – Grade A Nonfat Dry Milk

A. Grade A nonfat dry milk shall conform with the standards of identity prescribed by this Part.
B. Grade A nonfat dry milk shall conform with the following microbiological, chemical and physical requirements not to exceed:
1. 1. milk fat1.25 percent;
2. 2. moisture4.00 percent;
3. 3. titratable acidity0.15 percent;
4. 4. solubility index1.25ml;
5. 5. standard plate countnot to exceed 30,000 cfu per gram;
6. 6. coliform countnot to exceed 10 per gram;
7. 7. scorched particlesdisc B - 15.0 per gram;
8. 8. drugsno positive results from drug residue detection test methods which the state health officer has determined to be appropriate; and,
9. 9. pathogensno pathogenic microorganisms of human significance.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see R.S. 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and R.S. 40:922.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 37:2707 (September 2011).