Are we drinking milk meant for calf and doing an inhuman act?
We have all been consuming milk since childhood and it is one of the most important food items in our diet. Milk is a source of nutrition and provides essential vitamins and minerals to our body. It is also a good source of protein and calcium. However, there is a debate whether we should be […]
How to make khoa and barfi at home?
Khoa is a type of Indian sweet made from milk. It is also known as khoya, mawa or kova. Burfi is an Indian sweet made from milk and sugar. It is also known as burfee or barfi. Khoa and burfi are two popular Indian sweets that are often made at home. Both sweets are made […]
Which milk in market is safe for my kids?
As a parent, you are always looking for ways to ensure that your children are safe and healthy. One of the ways you can do this is by ensuring that the food and drink they consume is safe. One food that you may be wondering about is milk. You may have seen headlines in the […]
What is Peroxide value ( PV) in Ghee?
Peroxide detection is the first sign of rancidity in unsaturated fats and oils. Other methods exist, but peroxide value is the most commonly used. It determines the extent to which an oil sample has been subjected to primary oxidation; the extent of secondary oxidation can be determined using the p-anisidine test. Fats and oils contain […]
Why does milk curdle?
Milk is a mixture (called an emulsion) of several compounds, primarily fat, protein and water. The three components of the emulsion separate when milk is heated; curdled milk is the result of the milk proteins coagulating and separating from the water. The small protein molecules in milk typically float around freely and independently because the protein is […]
What is UHT milk?
Ultra Heat Treatment Milk is a generally used technique in the processing of milk by milk production facilities to ensure the food safety of the milk. In the UHT process, milk is heated to extremely high temperatures for a short period of time while retaining its nutritional value in order to eradicate any undesirable and […]
Why do people add urea to milk?
Milk is the very nutritious dairy product in daily life. The milk is highly perishable product. It is a complex liquid but one of nature’s most complete food. The constituent of milk are protein, fat, water, and lactose. Milk also contains amount of other substances like enzymes, vitamin, phospholipid and gases. Due to its nutritional […]
How nutritious is milk protein as compared to other protein?
Proteins are essential nutrients for the body of an individual. They can be used as fuel and are one of the building blocks of body tissue. Proteins have an energy density comparable to that of carbohydrates as a fuel. From a nutritional perspective, the composition of amino acids in protein is the most crucial factor […]
Is it safe to use milk powder instead of milk?
Pasteurized milk that has been evaporative dried is known as powdered milk. There are many types of milk available in powder form, including skim milk, whole milk, and even non-dairy milks. It is portable, lightweight, and largely non-perishable. Many people keep powdered milk in their food storage for emergencies. It can be included in recipes […]
What is pasteurised milk?
Milk, a great source of nutrients including protein with all essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, immunoglobulin and other micronutrients has become important part of diet to all age group including pregnant Women. Most of the people in the world consume pasteurized milk and few people prefer raw milk as they believe that raw milk […]