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​​Food Science and Technology Division

ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited

Laboratory​​​

​Contact Person: Dr (Mrs) Shalini Amnee NEELIAH
Position: Principal Scientific Officer
Tel  No: + 230 466 0405
E mail: moa-dairy-chem@govmu.org

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​​​Milk and dairy products testing is essential to monitor its quality. The following tests are carried out in the Dairy Chemistry Laboratory: ​
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​List of tests carried out
​​  ​​Fat content
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  ​Protein content
​  ​Lactose content
​​​  Total solids
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  Titratable acidity
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  pH
​​  Alcohol test (for determining milk freshness)
​​  ​Density
​​  ​​Sucrose content
​​​  Adulteration by water
​​​​  Phosphatase test



Dairy Chemistry Laborator​y

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​​Determination of fat content, protein ​content, lactose content and other parameters in milk using an FTIR analyser



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​Determination of adulteration by water using Cryoscope
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​Determination of fat using Gerber
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​Visit of laboratory during open days
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