Milk & Dairy

Milk and dairy products are essential components of human nutrition, providing vital nutrients such as proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. To ensure their safety, quality, and compliance with food standards, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has established regulatory guidelines for their analysis. These guidelines define composition, purity, and safety parameters, ensuring that milk and dairy products meet consumer health and safety requirements.

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These parameters ensure that milk and dairy products meet the required safety and
quality standards set by FSSAI. Regular testing and compliance with these
guidelines help in maintaining public health and consumer trust.

Adulteration Tests

  • Preservatives (e.g., formalin, hydrogen peroxide, benzoates)
  • Detection of Added Water (Freezing point depression)
  • Neutralizers (e.g., sodium carbonate, caustic soda)
  • Detergents
  • Starch
  • Urea

Physicochemical Parameters

  • Freezing Point (to check adulteration with water)
  • Fat Content (% as per product type)
  • Solid Not Fat (SNF) Content
  • Acidity (% lactic acid)
  • Density/Specific Gravity
  • Total Solids

Contaminants and Residue Analysis

  • Heavy Metals (Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury)
  • Aflatoxins (Aflatoxin M1 in milk)
  • Antibiotic Residues))
  • Pesticide Residues

Nutritional Composition:

  • Minerals (Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium)
  • Vitamins (Vitamin A, D, B-complex)
  • Protein Content
  • Carbohydrates
  • Lactose

Microbiological Parameter

  • Presence of Pathogens (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, etc.)
  • Total Plate Count (TPC)
  • Yeast and Mold Count
  • Coliform Count

Sensory and Organoleptic Evaluatio

  • Texture & Consistency
  • Appearance & Clarity
  • Odor & Flavor
  • Color