This book titled “Advanced Technologies for Milk and Milk Products” is being published by an author who has practically witnessed the dramatic developmental changes in Indian Dairy Industry in recent times. The growth of Indian Dairy Industry is very impressive since seventies. Co-operative structure where farmers own the milk business strengthened all across the country. Today, milk is the topmost agricultural crop in India, the value being more than paddy and wheat put together. Liberalized economy lead to growth of private sectorin dairy industry too and grown significantly. India has successfully adopted advanced technologies like UHT and Aseptic Technology, Membrane Processing and Fermentation Technologies. The author with his vast industry expertise in the said technologies has outlined in detail. Author has also covered the subject of Whey Products. Author has rightfully included information onRegulatory aspects besides Quality Management Systems. Other important information provided in this book is narration about chemical andbacteriologicaltest procedures forready application. I am sure the publication would fill the gap by providing insights into relevant technologies for utilization by the dairyman across the country. Contents: Introduction ............................................................................................ 1 Breeds of Milch Animals in India Cow Milk and Buffaloes Milk Variations Micro-organisms in Milk Milk Collection-Transportation and Reception Fluid Milk Products ............................................................................ 59 Pasteurized Market Milk Recombined Milk UHT Milk Milk Separation ................................................................................ 107 Cream Separation Principles of Butter Making Ghee Evaporated Milk and Dry Milk Products .................................... 133 Evaporated Milk Sweetened Condensed Milk Dry Milk Products Milk Protein ........................................................................................ 165 Casein-The Milk Protein Whey and Whey Products Fermented Dairy Products ............................................................... 185 Dahi, Lassi and Butter Milk Shrikhand Mishti Doi Yoghurt Functional Foods Analysis of Fermented Milks Traditional Dairy Products .............................................................. 257 Khoa Gulabjamun Peda Basundi Paneer Chhana & Rasogolla Ice-Cream and Frozen Desserts ....................................................... 285 Cheese and Cheese Products ........................................................... 307 Cheese Cheese Products Membrane Processes and New Generation Dairy Technologies................... 331 Membrane Processes New Generation Dairy Technologies Dairy Plant Automation................................................................... 345 Regulations for Product Standards and Labelling Under FSSAI ...................................... 357 Management Systems for Safety and Quality............................ 399 Management Systems for Safety and Quality Quality Assurance Scheme of Testing for Milk and Milk Products Bacteriological analysis of Milk and Milk Products Plant Cleaning and Sanitation ....................................................... 497 Technical Inputs to Professionals................................................... 513 Technical Inputs to Professionals Reduction of Losses in Dairy Plants Pricing of Milk Annexures .............................................. 541 BIS Standards of Dairy Interest ....................................................... 541 Buyers Guide to Food Additives and Ingredients ....................... 546 References ............................................................................................ 549 About the Author: Dr. Srihari Rao Koneru is a Post-Graduate in Dairy Technology. He was a direct student of late Prof. James N. Warner, Doyen of Dairy Education in India. Dr. Rao has five decades of expertise in dairy industry in various capacities. Served AP Dairy Industry in different Disciplines, Farmer’s Organization & Milk Procurement, Production and Quality Control besides management. Designed, organized, successfully managed Aseptic Packaging Station including launching of UHT Cream for the first time in India. Served as General Manager and Chief Executive at Vijayawada Dairy Complex. Dr. Rao represented organizations as member of BIS sectional committee. Active participant in technical seminars/workshops at Regional/National level. Published several Technical Articles in National & International Journals