Composition of Milk:
The main constituent of milk is water, it contributes about 85 to 90 % of milk. The following are other chemicals and nutrients of milk.
Important Facts and GK on Milk:
- Sweetness ( Carbohydrate) in milk is due to the presence of Lactose.
- The white color ( Protein) in Milk is due to the presence of Casein.
- Yellow Color ( Fat) in milk is due to the presence of Carotene.
- Nearly all the fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A, D, E, and K are found in milk.
- The time and temperature of combination in plate pasteurization is 72 degrees centigrade for 15 seconds.
- The time and temperature of combination in plate pasteurization ( flash pasteurized or HTST) is 72 degrees centigrade for 15 seconds.
- The time and temperature of the combination in Ultra pasteurization is 89-100 degrees centigrade for 1 second.
- The time and temperature of the combination in ultra-short pasteurization is 138 degrees centigrade for 2 seconds.
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