Qualitative Analysis of Additives And Adulterants In Packet Milk Samples From Different Area of Aurangabad

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the presence of additives and adulterants in different six packet milk samples. This study also shows that the packet milk supplied to various small tea house, dairies and public places were safe or unsafe and hygienic or unhygienic for the common man. The six packet milk samples were purchased from the different local area of Aurangabad (M.S) for its qualitative analysis of additives and adulterants. All the samples were tested qualitatively with the standard method of FSSAI (Food safety and Standard Authority of India) manual 2012.The study indicates that the packet milk samples content some contamination such as foreign matter and dirt particles in it. In some milk samples contains additives and adulterants like starch, boric acid and formalin.This research intends to contribute towards the common knowledge base regarding possible milk adulterants and public awareness about the addition of additives and adulterants in packet milk available in the local market of aurangabad.