This process decreases the fat content, increases the quantity of available milk, and 'tones up' the non-fat solids level to the original amount.
The cost of milk is reduced, making it more widely available and not a luxury purchase.
In these cases, untreated milk tends to be high in fat, and mechanical removal of the milk-fat would be cost-prohibitive.
[2] By reducing the fat content to 3% through the toning process, the available milk quantity is nearly tripled.
This product is produced by UNICEF for free distribution to homeless youth and low-income families in India.