2017 Milk Quality & Storage Flashcards
Grade A raw milk must be cooled to 45ºF or less within how much time?
2 hours
In a bulk tank, milk should not go above 50ºF at any time after what event?
after first milking
What marking on a dairy product is a customer’s assurance of a fresh dairy product?
expriation date
What mark on a dairy product assures the cutomer that the product is a genuine dairy product?
Real Seal
Name 3 advantages of high quality milk from a processor’s point of view.
Improved flavor, Long shelf life, Increased cheese yield, Reduced hauling and handling costs due to low quality milk not having to be diverted for alternative use
Name 3 advantages of high quality milk from a producer’s point of view.
Greater profitability, Increased milk yield, Reduced labor and labor cost, Low culling rates, Low treatment costs, Larger milk check due to improved milk per cow and premiums
How often should a bulk tank be washed and sanitized?
every time it is emptied
What is the name of the tank used to store raw milk on the farm?
bulk tank
Grade A raw milk must be cooled to what temperature within 2 hours?
45ºF or less
After first milking, the temperature of milk in a bulk tank should not reach higher than what temperature at any time?
50ºF
To maintain the best quality, milk should be kept at what temperature?
BELOW 40ºF
Improved flavor, long shelf life and increased cheese yeild are advantages of high quality milk from whose standpoint?
a milk processor’s point of view
Low treatment costs, low culling rates and greater profitability are advantages of high quality milk from whose standpoint?
a dairy producer’s point of view
The “Real Seal” on a product assures the customer the product they are purchasing is what?
a genuine dairy product
On a milk carton, what assures the customer that the dairy product is fresh?
expriation date
