The effect of antioxidants on the keeping quality of whole milk powder: II. Tocopherols

Abstract

SummarySpray-dried whole milk powders were prepared containing 0·01% of γ-tocopherol and of a mixture of α-γ- and δ-tocopherols. Control powders and powders containing 0·01% of dodecyl gallate, an antioxidant of known effectiveness, were also made. The powders were stored at 37°C and examined at intervals for taste, peroxide value and absorbed oxygen. The protection against oxidation afforded by both the tocopherol additions was small, although γ-tocopherol was more effective than the mixture of tocopherols. Dodecyl gallate was again found to be a good antioxidant for whole milk powder.