Chemical Analysis of Milk and Milk Products

Analysis is done to know the composition of a product. Analysis determines not only the quality of the product but also the quantity of ingredients required in manufacturing. Payment is based on certain important parameters of the product.In case of milk it is Fat and SNF percent. In the industry Fat by Gerber Method

and SNF by using Lactometer are estimated. In some dairies Electronic Milk Tester is used for determination of Fat in milk. Very few dairies use Milkoscans for the determination Fat, Protein, Lactose and SNF. To determine the quality of a product, tests for acidity, adulterants, preservatives etc have to be carried out. Knowledge of methods, good laboratory practices and good testing skills are required in the analysis of milk and milk products.