information on the milk requirements of india in terms of direct use and use in powdered and other forms like sweets. From where is the milk on such a large extent obtained and how it is channelised to reach your homes? How is milk treated so that it remains fresh for consumption?
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How is Milk defined under FSSAI Regulations?FSSAI definition of Milk
MILK is the normal mammary secretion derived from complete milking of healthy milch animal without either addition thereto or extraction therefrom unless stated in the FSSAI regulations. Milk is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals before they are able to digest other types of food. Milk is a complete balanced food that provides complete nutrition in a balanced proportion and is rich in fats, milk proteins, vitamins and minerals. The most common animals from which milk is derived include cows, buffalos, goat and sheep. The various types of packaged milk include full cream, skimmed, toned, double-toned etc., depending on the fat content and milk solids content of the milk. The common brands of milk in India include Mother Dairy, Amul, Gopalji, Nandini Milk, among others.
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 stipulates that the Milk and Milk Products Order, 1992 shall be deemed to be regulations made under this Act. The Food Authority may, with the previous approval of the Central Government and after previous publication, by notification, amend the regulations specified in sub-section (1) to carry out the purposes of this Act.
FSSAI standards for milk
The FSSAI prescribes specific standards for various types of milk. When milk is offered for sale without indication of the class, the standards prescribed for buffalo milk shall apply
The milk is treated in such a way that it remains fresh for consumption the method is explained below:
- For young mammals milk is the primary source of nutrition as they are unable to digest other type of food.
- Milk is rich in minerals, fats, vitamins and milk proteins so it is a complete balanced food as it provides in balance proportions the complete nutrition.
- Under The Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, stipulates the regulations of milk and milk products with the approval of central government.
- Specific standards are prescribed by the FSSAI for various types of milk.
- The prescribtion for buffalo standards milk shall be applied when milk is offered without indication of the class for sale.