Peak Milk Powder

Peak powdered milk or dried milk is a manufactured dairy product made by evaporating milk to dryness. One purpose of drying milk is to preserve it; milk powder has a far longer shelf life than liquid milk and does not need to be refrigerated. Peak powdered/dry milk is ideal wherever fresh milk is not a viable option

Preparation and use

Peak Powdered/Dry Milk can be used the same way evaporated milk and regular milk are used. It can be used with meals like cereal, tea, coffee and porridge.  Other things you can make with it are condensed milk, whipping cream, ice cream, Yogurt and whatever regular milk can do.

Recipes, meals, and how this is usually eaten

Peak Powdered/Dry Milk as Regular Milk – just substitute 1/3 cup dry milk and 1 cup cold water. Best chilled

Peak Powdered/Dry Milk can be used in pancake mixes  as well as hot cocoa, instant oatmeal and pudding mixes

Nutritional info and health benefits

Peak Milk powder contains all 21 standard amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, and are high in soluble vitamins and minerals. One cup of dry milk provides you with a good source of protein, vitamins A and D, calcium, magnesium and essential fats.

According to USAID, the typical average amounts of major nutrients in the reconstituted nonfat dry milk are (by weight) 36% protein, 52% carbohydrates (predominantly lactose), calcium 1.3%, potassium 1.8%. Whole milk powder, on the other hand, contains on average 25-27% protein, 36-38% carbohydrates, 26-40% fat, and 5-7% ash (minerals).