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Powdered Milk – Chalav Stam

Is powdered milk considered chalev stam?

Answer:

This is a matter of debate, and one who is lenient has whom to rely on, especially if it is mixed into a product. However common custom has become to be stringent [for one who is stringent in chalav stam]. This is due to the fact that powdered chalav yisrael has become widely available.

Sources:

See Shu’t Har Tzvi Y:D 103 who is lenient. cf. Chazon Ish Y:D 41:4 who is stringent.

See Tzitz Eliezer volume 16 siman 25, that when put into a mixture one may certainly be lenient, in his opinion.

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