Bulletin of the IDF N° 456/ 2012: Interlaboratory trial on the Potentiometric Method for the Determination of Titratable Acidity in Fermented Milks according to ISO/TS 11869 | IDF/RM 150

Results and statistical analysis of an interlaboratory trial to establish the repeatablity of the international standard method for determining the titratable acidity of a variety of fermented milks, including yogurt, drinking yogurt, fermented milk, fermented buttermilk and fresh cheese with varying fat contents and with or without added flavours and fruits. Keywords: fermented milk products, […]

ISO 15163 | IDF 110: 2012 – Milk and Milk products – Calf rennet and adult bovine rennet – Determination by chromatography of chymosin and bovine pepsin contents

This International Standard specifies a reference method for the determination of the amounts of chymosin and bovine pepsin present in a test sample of calf rennet and adult bovine rennet. In addition, it can be used for mixtures of calf/bovine rennet with fermentation-produced bovine chymosin (FPC). This edition cancels and replaces IDF 110B: 1997.

ISO 15174 | IDF 176: 2012 – Milk and Milk products – Microbial coagulants – Determination of total milk-clotting activity

This International Standard specifies a method for comparison of the total milk-clotting activity of a microbial coagulant sample with the milk-clotting activity of an international microbial coagulant reference standard on a standard milk substrate prepared with a calcium chloride solution of concentration 0,5 g/l (pH ~6,5). This edition cancels and replaces ISO 15174 | IDF […]

Bulletin of the IDF N° 458/ 2012: The World Dairy Situation 2012

Annual survey presented at IDF World Dairy Summit, Cape Town (South Africa), in November 2012. Production, consumption, trade and price figures from dairy sector and other sources. Largest dairy companies by turnover and/or milk intake. Comments and prognoses on the situation in different countries and analysis of the whole, covering all major producing and consuming […]

Bulletin of the IDF N° 454/ 2012: Air Emissions from Dairy Processing and Energy Plants

The report presents an overview of definitions, sources, legal requirements, and technical solutions for air emission control in dairy processing and control of dust emissions from energy supply plants in dairy production. This paper highlights the fact that, while the dairy industry contributes to dust emissions, it is not a significant source in global terms. […]

Special Issue 1201- IDF International Symposium on Sheep, Goat and other non-Cow Milk – 16-18 May 2011, Athens, Greece

Proceedings of an International Symposium, 16-18 May 2011, Athens, Greece Developments in ewes milk, goat milk and other non-cow milk in many countries concerning production of milk, products made from it (cheese, yogurt, and many local products), microbiology, analysis, composition, technology, nutritional properties. KEYWORDS: Donkey, Ewe, Goat, Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Artisanal products, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Production, […]