Advanced Technologies for Milk and Milk Products

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Fluid Milk Products. 3. Milk Separation. 4. Evaporated Milk and Dry Milk Products. 5. Milk Protein. 6. Fermented Dairy Products. 7. Traditional Dairy Products. 8. Ice-Cream and Frozen Desserts. 9. Cheese and Cheese Products. 10. Membrane Processes and New Generation Dairy Technologies. 11. Dairy Plant Automation. 12. Regulations for Product Standards and Labelling Under FSSAI. 13. Management Systems for Safety and Quality. 14. Plant Cleaning and Sanitation. 15. Technical Inputs to Professionals.

This book titled ‘Advanced Technologies for Milk and Milk Products’ is being published by an author who has practically witnessed the dramatic developmental changes in Indian Dairy Industry in recent times. The growth of Indian Dairy Industry is very impressive since seventies. Co-operative structure where farmers own the milk business strengthened all across the country. Today, milk is the topmost agricultural crop in India, the value being more than paddy and wheat put together. Liberalized economy lead to growth of private sector in dairy industry too and grown significantly. India has successfully adopted advanced technologies like UHT and Aseptic Technology, Membrane Processing and Fermentation Technologies. The author with his vast industry expertise in the said technologies has outlined in detail. Author has also covered the subject of Whey Products. Author has rightfully included information on Regulatory aspects besides Quality Management Systems. Other important information provided in this book is narration about chemical and bacteriological test procedures for ready application. I am sure the publication would fill the gap by providing insights into relevant technologies for utilization by the dairyman across the country.