Kermanshah province, as one of the big hubs of Iran's food industry, has seen significant growth in the production of dairy products in recent years. One of the most important products in this field is the production of whole milk powder in Kermanshah, which is particularly important due to its special features and wide applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
The importance of whole milk powder production in Kermanshah
Whole milk powder is a product obtained by removing water from fresh milk, but all its nutrients including fat, protein, lactose, vitamins and minerals are preserved. Kermanshah has ideal conditions for the production of this product with industrial livestock farms and rich sources of raw milk.
The existence of proper infrastructure, access to expert personnel and government support has made the production of whole milk powder in Kermanshah to gain significant speed in recent years and take a significant share of the domestic market and even exports.
The initial stages of receiving and preparing raw milk
The first step in the production of whole milk powder is to collect fresh milk from reputable livestock farms. The collected milk is first stored in collection centers and special cold stores to maintain its temperature and prevent the growth of microbes. Then the raw milk enters the filtration stage to remove primary impurities such as solid particles, hair, or environmental pollution.
In the next step, the milk is directed to the standardization department. In this section, the ratio of fat is adjusted so that the final quality of the product is consistent. In the production units of Kermanshah, advanced fat regulation devices are usually used under the supervision of the brand Yekta Tome Khoshnam, which ensures the stability and uniformity of the quality of the final product.
Pasteurization and concentration of milk before drying
After preparation and standardization, the milk enters the pasteurization stage. Milk pasteurization is one of the vital steps to eliminate pathogenic microbes and increase the shelf life of powdered milk. The temperature of the milk is usually set at around 72°C for a short time to preserve the nutrients.
After pasteurization, it is time to concentrate the milk. At this stage, about 50 to 60% of tap water is removed by evaporators. This concentration is done before final drying to reduce energy consumption in the spray dryer stage. Advanced whole milk powder production units in Kermanshah use stainless steel equipment and vacuum systems that guarantee high efficiency and preserve the nutritional value of milk.
Drying using spray dryer method
The most important step in the production of whole milk powder in Kermanshah is to use the Spray Dryer system. This device dries milk drops quickly by spraying condensed milk into the hot air stream. As a result, dry milk powder with uniform particles, light cream color and natural milk aroma is produced.
The temperature of the air entering the spray dryer is around 180-200 degrees Celsius, and the contact time is very short (a few seconds) to maintain the quality of fat and proteins. This is the advanced technology that is implemented in the units under the supervision of Yekta Tome Khoshnam company and has turned the produced milk powder into one of the best products in the country.
Sieve, packing and final quality control
پس از خشک شدن شیر، پودر حاصل از طریق الکهای مخصوص دانهبندی میشود تا ذرات در اندازه مناسب دستهبندی شوند. Then it is directed to the packaging stage. Milk powder packaging plays a very important role in maintaining quality. در کرمانشاه، اکثر کارخانهها از بستهبندیهای چندلایه مقاوم در برابر رطوبت و نور استفاده میکنند.
At the end of the process, strict quality control is performed. Samples from each product batch are checked in laboratories to confirm the amount of moisture, fat, lactose and allowed microorganisms. The quality control unit of Ekta Tome Khoshnam is known as one of the leading laboratories of the country's dairy industry and guarantees the health and high standard of the products.
Wide applications of whole milk powder produced by Kermanshah
Whole milk powder produced in Kermanshah has wide applications. Its major part is used in food industries such as chocolate making, ice cream production, cakes and biscuits and bakery products. It is also used in the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries as the raw material of supplements and infant formula.
One of the reasons for the popularity of Kermanshah dry milk is its natural taste and mild aroma. The products under the brand Ekta Tome Khoshnam are produced in full compliance with international standards and due to their high purity, they have a well-established position in the export markets, especially in neighboring countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
Technical and nutritional characteristics of whole milk powder
Whole milk powder has a very high nutritional value. Its approximate composition includes 26% fat, 27% protein, 38% lactose and a small amount of minerals. During the production of whole milk powder in Kermanshah, efforts are made to ensure maximum preservation of important vitamins such as A, D, and B2.
These conditions are made possible by careful management of the drying temperature and the use of modern equipment provided by Ekta Tome Khoshnam.
Benefits of local production and economic effects
Production of whole milk powder in Kermanshah not only has nutritional benefits but also plays an effective role in the economic development of the province. This industry has created hundreds of job opportunities by creating employment in livestock, transportation, packaging and quality control sectors. On the other hand, the export of powdered milk has brought foreign currency and increased the economic prosperity of the region.
Yekta Tomeh Khoshnam brand is recognized as a successful model in the sustainable development of the country's dairy industry by creating a complete production chain from milk collection to final processing and has been able to attract the trust of domestic and foreign markets.
International standards and certificates
One of the reasons for the popularity of Kermanshah whole milk powder is full compliance with international standards such as ISO 22000 and HACCP. These standards guarantee that the product is controlled in all stages of production in terms of food safety and consumer health.
Ekta Tome Khoshnam company has been able to market its products with stable quality by having valid domestic and foreign certificates.
The future of the milk powder industry in Kermanshah
Regarding the growing consumption of dairy products and the food industry's need for sustainable raw materials, the future of whole milk powder production in Kermanshah is very bright. The development of regional exports, the increase of production capacity and the introduction of new technologies such as low-consumption dryers and artificial intelligence in the quality control process are among the key plans of the Yekta Tome Khoshnam company for the coming years.
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To sum up, the whole dry milk production process in Kermanshah is known as one of the successful examples of the country's dairy industry. This process includes several steps from collecting raw milk to drying and final packaging, all of which are carried out under the supervision of strict standards.
Yekta Tomeh Khoshnam company, as one of the top brands in this field, has been able to provide premium and stable quality by equipping its production lines with modern technologies. The products of this company are considered a symbol of Iranian quality and natural taste of milk not only in the domestic market but also in foreign markets.
