Lesson 1.7 – What Products are Created from Milk? Defining Milk Classes Lesson 1.7 – What Products are Created from Milk?

Understanding Classes of Milk The dairy aisle is full of different products that are all made from milk. Ice Cream, Butter, Cheese, Yogurt and of course Milk all can be purchased at the grocery store. However, did you know that all these products are grouped together in different classes and that milk is priced based on these classes? In this section, you will explore the different classes of milk to better understand how milk is priced.

Class I – “Poured” Any type of fluid (liquid) milk is classified as Class I milk. This includes: Whole Milk Reduced Fat Milk Fat Free Milk Half & Half Flavored Milks Eggnog Buttermilk

Class II – “Spooned” Any milk that is used for soft manufactured products is classified as Class II milk. This includes: Ice Cream Yogurt Cottage Cheese Whip Cream Cream Cheese Sour Cream Dairy Spreads & Dips

Class III – “Cut” Hard American Cheeses Hard Italian Cheeses Milk that is used to produce hard cheeses is classified as Class III milk. This includes: Hard American Cheeses (Examples: Colby, Colby-Jack, Farmer, Swiss, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Muenster, Etc.) Hard Italian Cheeses (Examples: Asiago, Fontina, Italy, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Provolone. Etc.)

Class IV: “Cut or Mix” Milk that is used to make butter or other dried dairy products is classified as Class IV milk. This includes: Butter Butter spreads Whole Milk Powder Non-Fat Dry Milk Powder