Some Observations on the Keeping Quality of Spray-Dried Whole Milk Stored at Room Temperature

Abstract

Oxidative deterioration of dried whole milk powder has been commonly attributed to the oxidation of the fat fraction. Our knowledge of the specific reactions involved is not complete, but the research work of various investigators has indicated that copper contamination of the milk and certain factors in processing, packing, and storage of whole milk powder are related to the shelf life of the product.