Question

Federal Definitions and Standards of Identity specify that Whole Milk contains not less than _____

(a) 3.00 percent milk fat and 8.25 percent solids-not-fat

(b) 3.50 percent milk fat and 8.50 percent solids-not-fat

(c) 3.50 percent milk fat and 8.00 percent solids-not-fat

(d) 3.25 percent milk fat and 8.25 percent solids-not-fat

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Answer 1

Correct option is (d) 3.25 percent milk fat and 8.25 percent solids-not-fat

Explanation: Standards of Identity for Dairy Products. This page contains the Standards of Identity for Milk and Cream, Cheese and Related Cheese Products, and Frozen Desserts that are listed in the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).  It specifies that the whole milk should at least contain 3.25 percent milk fat and 8.25 percent solids-not-fat.