Updated Friday, October 16, 2009 9:43 am TWN, The China Post news staff

Milk powder products contain only 55-71% milk content: poll

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Some brands of milk powder for adults are found to have milk content rate of only 55 to 71 percent, making consumers absorbing some one third of sweetened water or maltodextrin when drinking one cup of cow's milk, according to findings of a market investigation by the John Tung Foundation.

The foundation recently completed a survey of 42 brands of milk powder for adults, finding all the brands have failed to indicate the milk content rate.

After conducting a further examination, the foundation found that such milk products as Wei Chuan and Red Bull flavored milk powder, Fernleaf milk powder, and Anlene milk powder posted milk content rate of 55 to 71 percent, with the remainder being sugar solution, maltodextrin or other additives.

Hsu Hwi-yu, director of nutrition division of the John Tung Foundation, noted that if the milk content rate of milk powder is lower than 90 percent, then the calcium content will decline accordingly.

Meanwhile, Chairman King Hui-ming of the Taiwan Dietitians Association also called for the government to revise relevant rules and regulations to have suppliers clearly indicate the milk content rate and ingredients of their milk powder products.

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October 16, 2009 eddie@

What the hell is it with these powdered milk producers? First it's melamine and now they're effectively watering it down? These corporate bastards need to be taught a lesson like in China with the Sanlu executives, by putting them to death or life in prison. Then fine the companies until they go bankrupt. Make an example out of these immoral ass munchers.



	The John Tung Foundation displayed at a press conference some brands of surveyed milk powder bearing milk content rate of only 55 to 71 percent, and urged consumers to check the ingredients of the milk powder products before making purchases. (CNA) Enlarge Photo

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