I1SCHEDULE 2Standards applicable to edible caseinates

Regulation 2

Annotations:
Commencement Information
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Sch. 2 in force at 22.12.2016, see reg. 1(3)

1. Essential factors of composition

1

Maximum moisture content

8% by weight

2

Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract

88% by weight

of which minimum casein content

95% by weight

3

Maximum milk fat content

2% by weight

4

Maximum anhydrous lactose content

1% by weight

5

pH value

6,0 to 8,0

6

Maximum sediment content (burnt particles)

22,5 mg in 25 g

2. Contaminants

Maximum lead content

0,75 mg/kg

3. Impurities

Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments)

nil in 25 g

4. Food additives

(optional neutralising and buffering agents)

hydroxydes

of

sodium

carbonates

potassium

phosphates

calcium

citrates

ammonium

magnesium

5. Characteristics

1.

Odour

Very slight foreign flavours and odours

2.

Appearance

Colour ranging from white to creamy white; the product must not contain any lumps that would not break up under slight pressure.

3.

Solubility

Almost entirely soluble in distilled water, except for calcium caseinate.