Milk standardization is important in the dairy industry because it is used to ensure that every consumer gets milk with constant fat content and consistency. Primarily, milk may be separated into two products; cream with high fat content (about 40% ...
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Fungal Intoxication in Food: Mycotoxin (Aflatoxin) Poisoning
Mycotoxins are poisonous fungal metabolites of which, aflatoxins are the most prominent. They are produced when someone ingests fungal-infested food and can be very toxic, even lethal. Aflatoxins are the biggest threat of all forms of fungal intoxication on food.
Protein Content Determination: Kjeldahl Process
Kjeldahl process of protein content determination involves digestion of the sample in a Kjeldahl digester in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid and selenium tablet, which acts as a catalyst for the process.
20 Serious Butter Defects & Their Solutions
Before releasing the butter to the market for sale, a team of competent judges conducts a series of tests to grade it. They carry out organoleptic tests to score for flavor, texture, color, and shape.
Milk Fever: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Measures
A positive diagnosis is given when the blood calcium level goes below 8.5 mg/dl (or 2 mmol/l). Incalf cows need to replenish the calcium that the fetus needs for growth, which is about 30 g per day.