# Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2921/90 of 10 October 1990 on aid for the production of casein and caseinates from skimmed milk, Annex II: Composition requirements

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Casein and caseinates indicated below shall have a milk protein content other than casein not exceeding 5 % of total milk protein content.
Acid casein
Rennet-casein
I. Caseins
1.
Maximum moisture content
10,0 %
8,0 %
2.
Maximum fat content
1,5 %
1,0 %
3.
Free acids expressed as lactic acids — maximum
0,2 %
—
4.
Minimum ash content
—
7,5 %
5.
Total bacterial count (maximum in 1 g)
30 000
30 000
6.
Coliforms (in 0,1 g)
absence
absence
7.
Thermophilic bacterial count (maximum in 1 g)
5 000
5 000
II. Caseinates
1.
Maximum moisture content
6,0 %
2.
Minimum content in milk protein substances
88,0 %
3.
Maximum fat and ash content
6,0 %
4.
Total bacterial count (maximum in 1 g)
30 000
5.
Coliforms (in 0,1 g)
absence
6.
Thermophilic bacterial count (maximum in 1 g)
5 000

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/1990/2921/annex/II (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-1990-2921/annex-II
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