SCHEDULE 3Standards applicable to edible caseinates
Table 1Essential 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 |
Table 2Contaminants
Maximum lead content | 0.75 mg/kg |
Table 3Impurities
Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments) | nil in 25 g |
Table 4Food additives
(optional neutralizing and buffering agents)
hydroxydes | of | sodium |
|---|---|---|
carbonates | potassium | |
phosphates | calcium | |
citrates | ammonium | |
magnesium |
Table 5Organoleptic 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 |