A variation of the traditional process of full-cream milk powder manufacture involves separation of milk, heat treatment of skim milk and concentration prior to mixing with pasteurized cream,
homogenization and drying (Hols and Van Mil, 1991). This alternate process reduces fouling during heat treatment but does not compromise the physical characteristics and oxidative stability of the powder (Hols and Van Mil, 1991). There are many other possible methods and order of unit processes that may be used for production of full-cream milk powder. Choosing the process for manufacture requires a consideration of not only the economics and energy requirements for the whole process but also its impact on the final milk powder quality.