MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS
CVR Labs enjoys a leading position in the market of Milk and Dairy products testing. We are masters of thoroughly applying the newest technology and most advanced analytical procedures in dairy product analysis. These ensure the safety and quality and that the legal requirements of these items to met. Then we will deal with dairy product Analysis from all angles, pointing out its essential significance and providing a full table of the numerous tests CVR Labs has carried out.
What is Milk and Dairy Products Testing?
It is a specialized branch. They both measure different kinds of dairy products (like butter and yoghurt, cheese or milk), with quantitative as well as qualitative tests used to determine the characteristics of those items. It includes a very scientific analysis of these objects, using modern methods for determining their composition and microbial Microbiological as well as physicochemical characteristics.
Why Do We Need Milk and Dairy Products Testing?
Quality Assurance:
In milk and dairy product Analysis, this is the most essential condition in maintaining its sense appeals and both internal structure as well as chemical composition.
Safety Assurance:
Checking for contaminating substances, pathogens or pesticides which may affect human health and product quality.
Regulatory Conformity:
This ensures that the rigorous regulatory requirements governing milk and dairy products are observed, prevents legal hassles and wins customer’s trust.
Stability Assessment:
A product’s physical and chemical stability helps to determine its shelf-life.
Process Improvement:
Finds areas for process improvement to better the product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
Common Analytical Tests for Milk and Dairy Products
| TEST NAME | PARAMETERS MEASURED | PURPOSE |
|---|---|---|
| LIPID PROFILING | Fats, Fatty Acids | Check the type and number of fats for quality and nutritional labelling. |
| PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS | Protein Fractions | Analyse the protein composition required for cheese and yoghurt production. |
| MICROBIAL ENUMERATION | Microorganisms, Pathogens | Detect and quantify harmful bacteria and pathogens that can lead to spoilage or illness. |
| ACCELERATED SHELF LIFE STUDIES | Shelf life under different conditions. | Estimate product shelf life and design expiration date labels. |
| SENSORY PROFILING | Sensory Attributes (Taste, Texture, Aroma) | Target products to meet sensory quality standards while satisfying consumer tastes. |
| Compositional Analysis | Elemental Composition, Minerals, Additives | Analyze chemical composition for regulatory compliance and product quality. |
| ALLERGENICITY ASSESSMENT | Allergenic Constituents | Identifying potential allergens, complying with labelling regulations and consumer safety. |
| PESTICIDE RESIDUE ANALYSIS | Pesticide Residues | Identify and quantify pesticide residues, ensuring product safety. |
| ANTIBIOTIC RESIDUE TESTING | Antibiotic Residues | Confirm the absence of antibiotic residues that may affect product quality and safety. |
Milk and Dairy Products Testing Parameters
| Flavor & Taste | PH | Moisture | Milk Solids |
| Ash | Titrable Acidity | Total Solids | Cane Sugar |
| Cellulose | Starch | Added Urea | Ammonium Sulphate |
| Glucose | Sodium Chloride | Saccharin | Dulcin |
| Foreign Fat | Milk Fat | Hypochlorites and Chloramines | Quarternary Ammonium Compounds |
| Detergents containing Alkylbenzene Sulfonic acids | Skimmed milk powder | Gelatin | Formalin |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | Boric Acid & Borates | Salicylic Acid | Protein |
| Fat |
At CVR Labs, using modern analytical testing techniques and advanced technology we conduct the tests as precisely as possible. Milk and Dairy Products Testing is an integrated step in the whole chain of quality control, safety assurance and compliance for dairy products. CVR Labs, with its technical experience and modern analytical equipment, is your trusty partner in quality control. Together we make dairy products perfect. CONTACT US today for more details regarding our services.