The Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 2016 No. 383

Regulations 4 and 5

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.