What 36 g protein per 100 g means.

The nutrition panel shows protein in the powder. The legal standard checks protein in the milk solids after water and fat are excluded. That is why the two percentages are not identical.

The standard measures against milk solids-not-fat

Codex requires at least 34% milk protein in milk solids-not-fat^[1]. In plain words, this means the milk solids left after excluding water and fat.

MSNF = 100 − moisture − fat

at 5.0% moisture: 100 − 5.0 − 1 = 94.0 g

protein in MSNF = 36 ÷ 94.0 = 38.3%

Using the permitted moisture range, the 36 g panel figure converts to roughly 37.3% to 38.3% — above the 34% legal minimum.

What a serving actually gives you

At the pack's own serving size of 20 g, a serving carries about 7.2 g of protein. This is the simplest way for a retailer or kitchen to understand the serving figure.

Product figures come from Shreman labels. Legal limits and test methods are linked below.

Reviewed by Shreman Team · last reviewed 20 August 2026

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References

[1] Standard for Milk Powders and Cream Powder (CXS 207-1999). Codex Alimentarius, FAO/WHO. Compositional limits for skimmed milk powder. Indian standards are aligned with this text.
[2] Shreman Special Skimmed Milk Powder — pack label. Durga Bhandar, Darbhanga. The nutrition panel, ingredient line, directions and warnings as printed on the Shreman Special pack.