A new generation of inorganic ultrafiltration (UF) alumina membranes was tested on milk considering membrane porosity, UF pressure. duration of treatment. concentration factor, and ultrafiltrate flux. The experiments were carried out on whole raw milk at a low temperature to simplify the technology and to limit bacteriological growth while considerably reducing the cost of energy. Different modifications were studied to improve the UF process: pre‐remitting, enrichment of milk with calcium, and flow regime. The results indicate that it is possible to increase the ultrafiltrate flux considerably while maintaining a high level of retention of nitrogen compounds, thus opening the way to industrial application. A simple cleaning and sanitizing cycle ensures a longer live for this new alumina material and eliminates the technical and economical problems associated with current polymeric membranes.