The book delves into the Biosynthesis of Milk, explaining how mammary glands synthesize milk components. It highlights the Food and Nutritive Value of Milk, emphasizing its role in human nutrition. Physico-chemical properties and species-wise composition are explored alongside factors influencing milk quality.
Core chapters address milk chemistry, microbiology, spoilage, fermentation, and public health implications. Clean milk production and Indian regulatory standards are detailed, followed by practical aspects like milk collection, transportation, and adulteration checks. Processing technologies, including UHT and aseptic packaging, are explained with emphasis on hygiene and equipment sanitation.
The book concludes with sensory evaluation, flavour defects, and natural preservatives, offering a well-rounded guide to milk quality and safety across the dairy supply chain.
Manoj Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Food Technology at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, where he has dedicated over two decades to teaching, mentoring, and developing academic resources for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
He holds B.Sc. Ag & AH and M.Sc. in Food Technology from GBPUA&T, Pantnagar. He has also pursued Ph. D. programs GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, NDRI Karnal,Β and Bundelkhand University, Jhansi; however, due to administrative and procedural challenges, the formal degree could not be completed. Despite this, he has successfully undertaken extensive research coursework and project work in the field of probiotics and fermentation technology.
As the developer and webmaster of Institutional website (iftbu.in), heΒ actively contributes to digital academic resources. He is currently engaged in the development of online lectures, students profile, training & placement, syllabus& curriculum etc. designing to support students of the Institution.
Mr. Kumarβs technical and IT expertise is extensiveβspanningΒ Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Front Page), graphic and multimedia editing (Adobe Photoshop, video and audio editing, animation, AI applications), Android rooting & flashing ROM, Wii Home-brew, PS4 Jail break, Web design and hosting via IIS, google sites and word press, software installation and troubleshooting, network configuration and sharing (DNS, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, SAMBA, Plex, Remote Desktop etc.). He is also skilled in computer hardware assembly, windows installation and mainten ance, reflecting a rare combination of academic and technological proficiency.
Dedicated, innovative, and student-focused, Manoj Kumar continues toΒ integrate research, technology, and pedagogy, exemplifying a lifelong commitment to advancing food technology education in both traditional and digital learning environments.
Other Books
Laboratory Manual of Milk Testing (2025), ISBN: 979-8269309972
Food Biotechnology: Principles and Applications (2025), ISBN: 979-8272443397
Food Biochemistry (2025), ISBN: 979-8275109610