Powdered Milk

Powdered milk, also called dry milk or milk powder, is milk from which nearly all water has been removed, typically through spray drying, producing a fine powder that can be reconstituted with water to approximate fresh milk. It is valued for its long shelf life without refrigeration and reduced weight and volume for storage and transport, and is widely used in food aid programs, baking, and as a base ingredient in processed foods such as infant formula and chocolate. Both whole milk and skim milk versions are produced, differing in fat content.