Dairy Flashcards
Three types of milk
Whole, semi skimmed , skimmed
Other types of milk
Evaporated milk, condensed milk , dried milk powder
4 types of cheese
Hard, semi hard , soft , blue
What is pasteurisation
The process of heating food to kill most food spoilage
What is sterilisation
The severe heating of food to kill all micro organisms
What are curds
Solid product formed during cheese making, through coagulation
What is whey
The liquid remaining after producing curds
What is cheddaring
As liquid is drained off a solid mass is created called cure mags which are cut into sections piled on top of each other and turned regularly
What does the red tractor symbol represent
The red tractor symbol on packaging helps consumers know that the milk and dairy food have been produced according to the high standard of the assured dairy farms scheme
Ultra heat treatment
The heating of food to kill or inactivate all the micro organisms without causing damage to the product
