About this ebook
Outlines:
• Objectives of milk testing – ensuring safety, quality, and fair trade.
• Sampling techniques – correct collection, handling, and preservation of milk samples.
• Chemical tests – determination of fat, protein, acidity, and adulterants.
• Physical tests – density, freezing point, and organoleptic examination.
• Microbiological tests – standard plate count, coliform count, and hygiene indicators.
• Instrumental methods – use of electronic milk analysers and infrared spectroscopy.
• Interpretation of results – standards as per regulatory guidelines (e.g., FSSAI, BIS, Codex). This manual is intended for use by dairy professionals, stu dents, milk collection staff, and quality control personnel, serving as a ready reference to ensure safe, high-quality milk from farm to consumer.
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About the author
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, 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), he 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. Kumar’s technical and IT expertise is extensive—spanning 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 to integrate research, technology, and pedagogy, exemplifying a lifelong commitment to advancing food technology education in both traditional and digital learning environments.
