Milk-solids-nonfat (MSNF) consists of the protein, carbohydrate (lactose) and ash (minerals) in a dairy product. The other two major components are water and milkfat. Below is a table that shows the typical composition of several dairy ingredients:
|
|
|
Skim
Milk |
Nonfat Dry
Milk, Instant |
Light
Cream |
|
|
Water |
90.5% |
4.0% |
74.0% |
|
|
Fat |
0.1% |
0.7% |
18.3% |
|
(MSNF) |
Protein |
3.6% |
35.1% |
2.9% |
|
(MSNF) |
Lactose |
5.1% |
52.2% |
4.2% |
|
(MSNF) |
Ash |
0.7% |
8.0% |
0.6% |
|
|
Total |
100% |
100% |
|