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milk powder

American  

noun

  1. dry milk.


Etymology

Origin of milk powder

First recorded in 1825–35

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The recall is based on California Dairies, Inc. recalling dry milk powder.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

The product, called Plumpy’Nut, is based on peanut butter and milk powder.

From MarketWatch Dec. 24, 2025

Butter prices continued to slide due to ample export availability from the EU and New Zealand, while milk powder prices also decreased amid limited demand and strong export competition.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 7, 2025

In her recipe for classic Gulab Jamun, Selvaraju starts with whole milk, ghee and milk powder, which are mixed and combined in a heated nonstick pan to create a thick paste.

From Salon Oct. 21, 2025

Dresses and shawls were scattered around, and there was a bag of what looked like medicines, several dozen jewelry cases, a sackful of milk powder, even a small chest of baby toys.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

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