Fat-Free Fluid Buttermilk
Non-fat buttermilk (0% butterfat) from skim milk fermentation, homogenized for smooth texture. Precisely matches HTS 0403.90.20.00 as fluid buttermilk not over 45% butterfat limit. Popular for health-conscious baking.
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• Verify zero-fat claim with laboratory analysis; ensure tamper-evident packaging; monitor refrigeration throughout supply chain
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Cultured Fluid Buttermilk
Pasteurized fluid buttermilk produced by fermenting pasteurized skim milk with lactic acid bacteria, resulting in a thick, tangy liquid with live cultures. It meets HTS 0403.90.20.00 as fluid buttermilk containing not over 45% butterfat, derived from curdled milk through fermentation. This product is used in baking and cooking for its acidity and tenderness.
Organic Fluid Buttermilk
Organic-certified liquid buttermilk made from organic milk fermented with live cultures, containing less than 1% butterfat. Classified under HTS 0403.90.20.00 as fluid buttermilk from the fermentation of milk, suitable for organic baking mixes and beverages. No concentration or added sweeteners.
Low-Fat Liquid Buttermilk
Commercial low-fat buttermilk (0.5% butterfat) produced by adding lactic cultures to skim milk, pasteurized for shelf stability. Fits HTS 0403.90.20.00 precisely as fluid buttermilk not exceeding 45% butterfat from curdled milk process. Commonly used in buttermilk pancakes and marinades.
Pasteurized Drinking Buttermilk
Ready-to-drink pasteurized buttermilk with live cultures, low butterfat, packaged in consumer bottles for direct consumption. HTS 0403.90.20.00 covers this fluid fermented milk product as buttermilk in liquid form. Popular as a probiotic beverage in Eastern European markets.
Skim Milk Buttermilk
Fluid buttermilk cultured from skim milk with 0.1% butterfat, thick consistency from fermentation. Classified in HTS 0403.90.20.00 as fluid buttermilk from curdled milk, not concentrated. Ideal for commercial baking operations requiring consistent acidity.
Probiotic Buttermilk Drink
Liquid buttermilk fortified with specific probiotic strains, butterfat under 0.5%, pasteurized. HTS 0403.90.20.00 applies to this fluid fermented/acidified milk product for human consumption. Marketed for gut health benefits.