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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 3Ch. 9Art. 2§ 39714 Uht Cream Fat Requirement

§ 39714 Uht Cream Fat Requirement

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§ 39714 Uht Cream Fat Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •UHT cream must have at least 18% milk fat.
  • •If it has less than 18%, it’s not real UHT cream.
  • •This rule has been in place since 1987.

Example

You buy a carton of cream labeled 'UHT cream' at the store.

If the cream has only 15% milk fat, the store or company could be breaking the law because it doesn’t meet the 18% rule.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 39714 Uht Cream Fat Requirement

UHT cream shall contain not less than 18 percent milk fat. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 646, Sec. 17. Effective September 15, 1987.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

UHT creammilk fat

Related Statutes

  • § 34231 Milk Payment Testing Standards
  • § 39711 Uht Milk And Cream Standards
  • § 39712 Uht Milk Production Standards
  • § 39713 Uht Milk Composition Standards
  • § 39715 Modified Uht Dairy Labeling

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 39714.
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