How animal milk and plant-based diverge in terms key nutrients
The decline in fresh milk in the Western world has in part been substituted by an increased consumption of plant-based beverages (PBB). These are often marketed as healthy and sustainable alternatives to milk and dairy foodstuff, although studies have suggested PBB to be of lower nutrient quality. The current study considered different brands of almond-,…
Supporters call on FDA to stop lab-grown dairy to use dairy terms
Dairy industry supporters have been arguing for years that plant-based products should not be allowed to use terms like “milk” or “cheese” on their labels. Now, that debate is growing to include products that are meant to mimic milk, but are made in a lab instead of by a cow. Lab-grown or cell-based dairy products use fermentation…
Ahead of festive season, adulterated paneer, milk, and oil raise alarms for food safety in Lucknow
As the festive season approaches, the spectre of food adulteration is casting a shadow over the culinary landscape in Lucknow. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) Department has raised serious concerns about adulteration in staple ingredients such as paneer, milk, khoya, chena, and oil within the state capital. Alarming statistics reveal that approximately 75%…
Milma aims 100 lakh litres of milk sales during Onam
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Aiming at record sales for Onam, Milma has started bringing in more milk from other states. A trade of 100 lakh litres is expected from ‘Uthradam’ to ‘Chathayam’. Last year, 94,59,576 litres of milk was sold on these four days. There was also an all-time record in curd sales. Milma collects only 14 lakh…
Sustainability is different for different economies : R S Sodhi
Stellapps Technologies in collaboration with ThinkAg, is pleased to invite you as a panellist to a webinar- ” Building Nutrition Security with Dairy: Role, Risks and Regulations”. This webinar was held on 25th July from 4 PM to 5.15 PM IST. Background: The awareness of nutritional security and the significant contribution of dairy towards meeting…
Applicability of VAT. Milk cream cannot be classified as milk
It took nearly nine years for a High Court to arrive at the conclusion that ‘milk cream’ is not ‘milk’ and, hence, will not be exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT). “We are of the opinion that in the instant case also, a scientific or technical meaning of the term ‘milk cream’, as is sought…
Milk is the power house of all the nutrients Listen Dr A K Srivastava
Stellapps Technologies in collaboration with ThinkAg, is pleased to invite you as a panellist to a webinar- ” Building Nutrition Security with Dairy: Role, Risks and Regulations”. This webinar was held on 25th July from 4 PM to 5.15 PM IST. Background: The awareness of nutritional security and the significant contribution of dairy towards meeting…
The golden benefits of adding ghee to your daily glass of milk
From improved nutrient absorption and digestion to joint health and cognitive support, the combination of ghee and milk bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science. Health benefits of ghee in milk: By sipping on ghee-infused milk, you’re nurturing your skin from the inside out, achieving a natural glow that no topical cream or…
Nestlé’s unveils new technology that reduces intrinsic sugars
Nestlé has introduced a new technology that lowers intrinsic sugars in key ingredients such as milk, malt and fruit juices. The technology utilises an enzymatic process to reduce naturally occurring sugars in a variety of ingredients. Nestlé says that the process has minimal impact on the flavour and texture of the ingredients, which can be…
The curious case of lactose intolerance
Having to rush to the toilet in the middle of a movie, with a tummy that is producing audible, rumbling sounds can be an embarrassing experience. “Not to mention the endless ribbing from friends that you have to put up with,” says Pramod, a marketing executive. “A group of us friends had met up for dinner…