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​​Agricultural Services​
Food Science and Technology Division​

​Contact Person: Dr (Mrs) Shalini Amnee NEELIAH
Position: Principal Scientific Officer
Tel  No: + 230 466 1435
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

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   ​​Fat content
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  ​Protein content
​​  ​Lactose content
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​​  Total solids

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  Titratable acidity
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   pH
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​​  Alcohol test (for determining milk freshness)
​​  ​Density
​ ​​  ​​Sucrose content
​ ​​  Adulteration by water
​​ ​  Phosphatase test
 

  

 

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Dai​ry Chemistry ​La​boratory​​

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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