§ 58.2540 - Basis for determination of U.S. Heat Treatment Classification.  


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  • The whey protein nitrogen test shall be used in determining the heat treatment classification as follows:

    (a) U.S. High-heat. The finished product shall not exceed 1.50 mg. undenatured whey protein nitrogen per gram of nonfat dry milk.

    (b) U.S. Medium-heat. The finished product shall exceed 1.50 mg. undenatured whey protein nitrogen per gram of nonfat dry milk and shall be less than 6.00 mg. undenatured whey protein nitrogen per gram of nonfat dry milk.

    (c) U.S. Low-heat. The finished product shall be not less than 6.00 mg. undenatured whey protein nitrogen per gram of nonfat dry milk.