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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 3Ch. 9Art. 13§ 39821 Uht Dairy Spread Definition

§ 39821 Uht Dairy Spread Definition

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§ 39821 Uht Dairy Spread Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •UHT dairy spread is made from milk or milk parts, like cream or skim milk.
  • •Other stuff like coloring or stabilizers can be added, but they must be safe.
  • •The product must be made and packed in a certain way to follow the rules.

Example

You buy a tub of spreadable butter from the store.

If it's called UHT dairy spread, it must be made from milk or milk parts and follow special packing rules to be sold.

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

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§ 39821 Uht Dairy Spread Definition

UHT dairy spread is a product made from milk, cream, skim milk, or nonfat milk solids, or any combination thereof, to which may be added lactose, sodium caseinate, emulsifiers, stabilizers, stabilizing salts, and harmless coloring. The product shall be processed and packaged pursuant to Section 39701. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 646, Sec. 17. Effective September 15, 1987.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

UHT dairy spreadmilkcreamskim milknonfat milk solidslactosesodium caseinateemulsifiersstabilizersstabilizing saltsharmless coloringSection 39701

Related Statutes

  • § 39771 Flavored Milk Product Standards
  • § 39801 Uht Sour Cream Standards
  • § 34232 Milk Sales Without Weighing
  • § 34262 Milk Test Recording Requirements
  • § 34264 Milk Test Record Retention

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 39821.
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