Nonfat Dry Milk

Last reviewed October 19, 2026

In plain words: Nonfat dry milk is skim milk with the water removed. US rules require it to be made from pasteurized skim milk.

What the evidence review says

Nonfat dry milk is skim milk with the water removed. No additive concern was identified. It is still milk, so it is a milk allergen and contains lactose. US grade standards set bacteria limits because dry-milk safety depends on pasteurization and keeping the powder clean.

No additive concern was identified. It is still milk: it contains milk proteins, so it is a milk allergen, and it contains lactose, which can cause symptoms in people with lactose intolerance. Dry-milk safety in commerce depends on pasteurization and on keeping the powder free of bacteria such as Salmonella; U.S. grade standards set bacterial and coliform limits for that reason.

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