Skimmed Milk Uht Fortified Testing

Purpose of Testing for UHT Fortified Skimmed Milk – As per FSSAI Guidelines Testing of UHT Fortified Skimmed Milk is essential to ensure compliance with the nutritional, safety, compositional, and labeling standards prescribed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The key purposes of testing include: Verification of Fortified Nutrient LevelsTo confirm the presence of Vitamin A (270–450 µg RE/L) and Vitamin D (5–7.5 µg/L) within the specified FSSAI limits, ensuring the product delivers its intended health benefits.

Nutrient Stability Post-UHT TreatmentTo ensure the added vitamins are heat-stable and retain their bioavailability after being subjected to ultra-high temperature processing (≥135°C).

Uniform Distribution of NutrientsTo validate that vitamins are evenly dispersed throughout the milk, ensuring consistent nutritional content in every serving.

Microbiological Safety and Commercial SterilityTo ensure the milk is free from harmful pathogens (e.g., E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria) and meets commercial sterility standards required for long shelf life.

Compliance with Skimmed Milk Composition StandardsTo verify that the product contains less than 0.5% fat and a minimum of 8.7% SNF, as defined for skimmed milk by FSSAI.

Labeling and Packaging ComplianceTo ensure the packaging is aseptic and tamper-proof, and that it includes all mandatory information, such as the +F fortification logo, nutritional claims, batch codes, and storage instructions.

Suitability for Public Nutrition and Health ProgramsTo confirm that the product is suitable for public distribution schemes, healthcare settings, and non-refrigerated retail channels, ensuring safe and reliable nutrient delivery.