Table 12.1

TABLE 12.1. Distribution of milk components during cheese making (% by weight) and percent transfer from milk to cheese.

  Fat Protein CHO Ash Solids
Milk composition % 3.3 3.2 5.0 0.7 12.4
Cheese composition % 31 25 2.0 2.1 60
Whey Composition % 0.22 0.61 5.3 0.58 7.0
% Transfer 93 78 4 30 49