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Milk powder

PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 6:02 pm
by senorkevin
I have seen a recipe for making bratwurst or something like that that requires non fat dairy powder.
Can I use Marvel Dried Milk or Nido?

Re: Milk powder

PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 6:50 pm
by NCPaul
Yes.

Re: Milk powder

PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 6:54 pm
by senorkevin
How would I know if it is non fat?

Re: Milk powder

PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 6:57 pm
by NCPaul
The important part is the protein in the milk powder, non-fat or not doesn't matter. The protein will help your sausage remain juicy when cooked.

Re: Milk powder

PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 7:00 pm
by senorkevin
Oh ok. So if I use milk powder I don't need phosphate or soya protein?

Re: Milk powder

PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 7:37 pm
by NCPaul
You won't need the soya protein.

Re: Milk powder

PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 7:57 pm
by senorkevin
But phosphate? I just bought some semi skimmed milk powder. It was the best I could do!

Re: Milk powder

PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 8:30 pm
by NCPaul
Phosphate is an optional ingredient in most sausages. I only use it in hot dogs. Semi-skimmed milk powder will work fine in bratwurst. :D

Re: Milk powder

PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2014 9:58 pm
by senorkevin
Thanks for your help