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Table of Contents
Introduction
  Home
  1. List of Acronyms
  2. List of Cooperating Sponsors
  3. Conversion Tables
  Part One
  Section I:
  Commodities
  1. Commodity Availability
  2. Commodity Characteristics
  3. References
  Section II:
  Food Commodity
  Fact Sheets
  1. Beans, Black
  2. Beans, Great Northern
  3. Beans, Kidney (Light Red, Dark Red, All types)
  4. Beans, Navy (Pea Beans)
  5. Beans, Pink
  6. Beans, Pinto
  7. Beans, Small Red
  8. Bulgur (BW)
  9. Bulgur, Soy Fortified (SFBW)
  10. Corn (bagged, bulk)
  11. Cornmeal
  12. Cornmeal, Soy-Fortified (CMSF)
  13. Corn Soy Blend (CSB)
  14. Corn Soy Milk (CSM)
  15. Corn Soy Milk, Instant (ICSM)
  16. Lentils
  17. Non Fat Dry Milk (NFDM)
  18. Peas
  19. Rice
  20. Rice (Parboiled)
  21. Sorghum
  22. Sorghum Grits, Soy-Fortified (SFSG)
  23. Fortified Refined Vegetable Oil
  24. Wheat
  25. Wheat Flour
  26. Wheat Soy Blend (WSB)
  27. Wheat Soy Milk (WSM)
  Section III:
  Storage/Shelflife
  Specifications
  1. Storage Specifications
  2. Storage Inspection Checklist
  3. Shelf Life of Agricultural Commodities
  4. References
  Section IV:
  Controlling
  Damage to Food
  Commodities
  1. Cleaning and Inspecting
  2. Insect Control
  3. Rodent Control
  4. Reference Chart for Controlling Damage to Food Commodities
  5. References
Part Two
An Overview
Part Three
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Section II: Food Commodity Fact Sheets

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Updated January 2006
Non Fat Dry Milk

Non-Fat Dry Milk (NFDM), also known as Dried Skim Milk (DSM), is dry milk powder, produced by extracting fat and water from pasteurized, fresh cow's milk. NFDM has a high nutritional value and is a source of high quality animal protein. NFDM may be used in therapeutic feeding or as an ingredient in supplementary food. Distribution of NFDM must be in accordance with policy guidelines http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/ffp/supplementary.html. NFDM has limited storage stability (see guidance on shelf life). NFDM can be monetized as indicated in the USAID policy http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/ffp/nonfat_drymilk_policy.html. Lactose intolerance has been associated with consumption of NFDM; however, this is rare in supervised program settings such as therapeutic feeding centers. Policy information on the use of NFDM for therapeutic feeding is available at http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/ffp/therapeutic.html. For guidance on therapeutic feeding, refer to the WHO manual, The Management of Severe Malnutrition (1999). For more information on the lactose content of NFDM, refer to Part Two of the CRG.

1. Nutritional Values (per 100 g)

These are average values for fortified NFDM, taken from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA:ARS) 2001 USDA Nutrient Database, Release 14, Laboratory Home Page, (http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic). These nutrient values are provided as a guide for use in the calculation of food aid rations; users should be aware that shipments of food aid may vary from these exact nutrient values.

Nutrient Amount Unit
Water 3.16 g
Energy 362 Kcal
Protein 36.16 g
Total Lipid 0.77 g
Carbohydrate 51.98 g
Fiber, total dietary 0.0 g
Ash 7.93 g
Calcium 1257 mg
Iron 0.32 mg
Magnesium 110 mg
Phosphorus 968 mg
Potassium 1794 mg
Sodium 535 mg
Zinc 4.08 mg
Copper 0.04 mg
Manganese 0.02 mg
Selenium 27.3 mcg
Vitamin C 6.8 mg
Thiamin 0.42 mg
Riboflavin 1.55 mg
Niacin 0.95 mg
Pantothenic acid 3.57 mg
Vitamin B-6 0.36 mg
Folate 50 mcg
Vitamin B-12 4.03 mcg
Vitamin A1 (fortified) 3000 IU
Vitamin E 0.02 mg-ATE
Vitamin D (fortified) 600 IU
Iodine 0 mcg


1For conversion of vitamin A content to Retinol Equivalents, 1 IU = 0.3µg.

2. Components:

Fortified NFDM contains 3000 IU of vitamin A and 600 IU of vitamin D (per 100 grams).

3. Specifications:

NFDM shall be U.S. Extra Grade, spray process. NFDM shall conform in every respect to the provisions of the "Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act," as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, including any Defect Action Level guidelines issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which may be applicable to NFDM.
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 
REQUIREMENT
ITEM Minimum Maximum
Milk Fat, % -- 1.25
Moisture, % -- 3.50
Bacterial Estimate, per gram standard plate count -- 10,000
Scorched Particles, mg -- 15.0
Solubility Index, ml -- 1.21
Titratable Acidity, % (lactic acid) -- 0.15

Salmonella and penicillin shall be negative; coliform count shall not be more than 10 per gram.

1 Product classified as high heat may not have more than 2.0 ml.

(Source: USDA:FSA:PDD:EOB March, 2002 Contact Tel: 202-690-3565) http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/foodaid/commodities/nonfat.htm)

4. Packaging:

25 kg (55 lb.) bags of multi-wall paper with a polyethylene inner liner.

5. Shelf Life:

The shelf life for fortified NFDM is not available; however, the shelf life for unfortified NFDM is forty-eight months. The Best if Used by Date (BUBD) for fortified NFDM is eighteen months. See Section III: "Storage/Shelf Life Specifications" for more information.

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