Milk powder enquiries have been running high at ATC Group this autumn, for skimmed milk powder (SMP) as much as for fat filled milk powder (FFMP). This guide explains what FFMP is, how to read its specification, when it is the right choice instead of SMP, and what to put in your enquiry. For SMP itself, see our Skimmed Milk Powder 25 kg buyer's guide.
1. What is fat filled milk powder?
FFMP is a blend of skimmed milk powder and vegetable fat, with a little sugar, standardised to about 28 % fat and 24 % protein. The vegetable fat replaces milk fat. That is why FFMP is used where a full cream taste and texture are needed at a lower cost than whole milk powder.
The grade we supply is instant FFMP 28/24: an instant powder with fast wettability, so it reconstitutes easily in water.
Important for your labelling: FFMP is for human consumption but not suitable for children under 3 years. It must not be sold as infant milk.
2. FFMP 28/24 specifications
| Parameter | Instant FFMP 28/24 |
|---|---|
| Fat | 26.0 to 28.0 % |
| Protein (in dry matter) | 23.5 to 26.0 % |
| Lactose | about 38 % |
| Moisture | max 4.0 % |
| Ash | max 8.0 % |
| pH | min 6.0 |
| Wettability (water at 45 °C min.) | max 45 seconds |
| Scorched particles | Disc A; A/B |
| Antibiotics | Absent |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g |
| HS code | 1901 90 |
| Composition | Skimmed milk powder, vegetable fat, sugar |
A blend variation of ±2 % on fat and protein can occur. The full table, including microbiology and allergens, is on the FFMP technical data sheet.
3. What FFMP is used for
- Recombined liquid milk
- Yoghurt and desserts
- Ice cream
- Chocolate, confectionery and cream fillings
- Coffee and tea whiteners
- Sauces and other food industry uses
4. FFMP or SMP: which one to buy?
| FFMP 28/24 instant | SMP 34 % | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Skimmed milk powder + vegetable fat + sugar | Spray-dried skimmed milk, nothing added |
| Fat | 26 to 28 % | max 1.5 % |
| Protein | 23.5 to 26 % in dry matter | min 34 % in non-fat solids |
| Best for | Full cream taste at a lower cost: recombined milk, whiteners, ice cream, confectionery | Protein and dairy solids: yoghurt, bakery, recombination with your own fat |
| HS code | 1901 90 | 0402 10 19 |
| Shelf life | 18 to 24 months | 24 months |
In short: choose FFMP when your end product needs fat and creaminess and price matters. Choose SMP when you need protein, when you add your own fat, or when your market or customer requires a pure dairy product. The two are often bought together for the same factory.
The HS code matters: FFMP (1901 90) and SMP (0402 10) are classified in different headings, so check the duty applicable in your country with your customs broker before ordering.
5. Packing and container loading
- FFMP: 25 kg net, four-ply paper bags with an inner polyethylene liner. Quantity per 20' or 40' container confirmed on each offer.
- SMP: 25 kg four-ply paper bags with polyethylene liner, or big bags up to 1,000 kg on request. A 40' container carries 24 tonnes (960 bags).
- Both travel in a dry container: no reefer and no cold chain needed. The container must be clean, dry and free of odours.
6. Shelf life and storage
- FFMP: 18 to 24 months in the unopened original packaging, below 25 °C and 75 % relative humidity, away from direct light and strong odours.
- SMP: 24 months from production, at 20 °C or below and 75 % relative humidity or below.
In hot climates, plan warehouse storage before the container arrives: heat and humidity shorten the life of both powders.
7. Documents for each shipment
- FFMP: certificate of analysis, health certificate and certificate of origin. Other certificates, including halal, on request and confirmed on each offer.
- SMP: certificate of analysis, veterinary health certificate, certificate of origin and halal certificate.
Both products come from EU dairy plants. The veterinary approval number appears on the health certificate of each shipment.
8. What to put in your enquiry
- Product and grade: instant FFMP 28/24, SMP 34 %, or both.
- Monthly volume and number of containers.
- Container size: 20' or 40'.
- Destination port.
- Incoterm: CIF, CFR, FOB or FCA.
- Certificates required by your authorities (halal, import permit, specific analyses).
Send an enquiry for milk powder or contact us: +48 501 351 121 (phone and WhatsApp), contact@atcgroup.pl. Price and availability on request, by full container.
FAQ
Is fat filled milk powder the same as whole milk powder? No. Whole milk powder contains milk fat. FFMP replaces the milk fat with vegetable fat, which lowers its cost. Its HS code is also different (1901 90).
Can FFMP be used for infant milk? No. FFMP is not suitable for children under 3 years.
Does FFMP need a reefer container? No. FFMP and SMP travel in a dry container, without a cold chain.
What is the shelf life of FFMP? 18 to 24 months in the unopened original packaging, stored below 25 °C.