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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.)

6. 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