ABSTRACT
The life cycle of milk and milk products commences with the production of fresh milk in dairy farms. Milk is then processed to produce pasteurized and homogenized market milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, custard and dairy desserts, long-life (UHT), condensed, evaporated or powdered milk products. Dairy products are packaged into consumer portions and distributed to retail outlets. For fresh dairy products, refrigerated storage is required to maintain eating appeal and prevent microbiological spoilage.
