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Milk Fat Content Calculator

Calculate Fat in Dry Matter (FDM) percentage for cheese and classify fat content level.

Inputs

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Results

Fat in Dry Matter (FDM)

39.7%

Dry Matter63%
Expected FDM (low)48%
Expected FDM (high)52%
In Expected Range0
Est. Protein Content34%
ClassificationMedium Fat
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the fat and moisture percentages of your finished cheese.
  2. Select the cheese style to compare against expected fat-in-dry-matter (FDM) ranges.
  3. The calculator shows FDM%, dry matter%, expected FDM range for the style, whether your cheese is in range, and estimated protein content.
  4. If FDM falls outside the expected range, adjust milk fat content or recipe technique in future batches.
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