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.
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20 Serious Butter Defects & Their Solutions
DairyPulse StaffBefore 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.
Lactose Intolerance & How to Determine Lactose Content in Milk & Milk Products
DairyPulse StaffThe problem of lacatse enzyme deficiency is referred to as hypolactasia. This is when the body cannot produce enough lactase enzyme to digest lactose. This causes lactose intolerance.
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DairyPulse StaffQuality should be the first thing you think about whenever you set out to make any food product. Ensuring ice cream sanitation during ice cream manufacturing will influence the quality of the end product.
Bacterial Spoilage in Milk: Proteolysis, Gas Production & Ropiness
DairyPulse StaffAny form of bacterial spoilage in milk is very significant because dairy products have a relatively limited keeping time and very high perishability. If you fail to apply sufficient preservation methods, these products can go bad really quick and result ...
Chemical Test Procedures for Quality Assurance in Dairy Products
DairyPulse StaffListed here are the conventional chemical test procedures that are carried out on dairy products to assure quality of the products. You will realize that I have not indicated the lactoscan equipment in any of these tests.
Standardizing Chemicals for Dairy Quality Assurance Tests
DairyPulse StaffQuality management begins at the farm. The condition of the animal affects the quality of milk produced for processing. The animal must be very healthy, the animal feeds must be of high quality, the shed must be clean and the ...
Microbiological Testing Procedures in Dairy Quality Assurance
DairyPulse StaffMicrobiological testing is a crucial part of the quality assurance process because it anchors the safety of the food product. Every product that passes through the plant must be attested to have high standards that the consumers expect.
Starter Cultures, Culture Media Preparation & Effect of Growth Inhibitors
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