Abstract

DETECTION OF FOOD ADULTERATION IN MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS COLLECTED RANDOMLY IN AKOLA REGION

Dr. M. O. Malpani*, P. R. Rajput, Mohd. Sohel, P. S. Pande and V. D. Mane

Abstract

This study was “Detection of food adulteration in selected food items”. In this food groups like milk & milk products were selected. Both branded as well as unbranded samples were selected for the study to determine the adulteration levels & the qualitative differences between them. The tests were carried out by chemical analysis in a majority of products and through visual inspection in the few products. After the tests, the products containing adulterants were identified in branded & unbranded food products. This study attempted to bring in awareness to the public on the important subject to food adulteration & various simple methods available to detect food adulteration.

Keywords: Food Adulteration, milk, milk products, Akola region.