Preparation of Desinated and Special Milk

When natural constituents of whole milks have been altered by addition, removal,exchange and/or treatment, the resultant milk is designated as special milk. Recent years have witnessed a large increase in the market penetration of special types of milk into the total fluid milk market. In India, there is great seasonal fluctuation in the production of milk on account of which many milk plants have to run below their installed capacity, particularly during the lean season. Besides, the cost of whole milk generally remains very high throughout the year. Production of recombined milk and low fat toned milk have greatly helped in extending the market supply and reducing the cost of milk to the consumers. The machinery and manpower of a market milk plant can be fully utilized all the year round by such diversifications.