The Caseins and Caseinates (Wales) Regulations 2016

Regulation 2

SCHEDULE 1 Standards applicable to edible acid caseins

1. Essential factors of composition

1	Maximum moisture content	12% by weight
2	Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract	90% by weight
	of which minimum casein content	95% by weight
3	Maximum milk fat content	2% by weight
4	Maximum titratable acidity, expressed in ml of decinormal sodium hydroxide solution per g	0,27
5	Maximum ash content (P2O5 included)	2,5% by weight
6	Maximum anhydrous lactose content	1% by weight
7	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. Processing aids, bacterial cultures and authorised ingredients

1.

acids:

• lactic acid

• hydrochloric acid

• sulphuric acid

• citric acid

• acetic acid

• orthophosphoric acid

2.

bacterial cultures producing lactic acid

3.

Whey

5. Organoleptic characteristics

1.	Odour	No foreign 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.