PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MILK AND MILK-RELATED PRODUCTS WITH EXTENDED SHELF LIFE

摘要

Disclosed is process for producing milk and milk-related products with extended shelf life. The process comprises the steps of separating whole milk is a cream fraction and a skimmed milk fraction, wherein the skimmed milk fraction has a fat content of 0.5% by weight or less, subjecting the skimmed milk fraction to a heat treatment, said heat treatment comprising heating the skimmed milk fraction to 152º C to 165º C for 500ms or less, and cooling of the skimmed milk fraction to a temperature at or below 70º C. The produced milk and milk-related products maintains a high degree of undenatured whey protein despite the high treatment temperature.