MILK BASED OFF-FLAVOURS

MILK BASED OFF-FLAVOURS

Introduction

Sensory evaluation of dairy products defines quality milk as 'milk that has almost a neutral flavour profile, that is pleasantly sweet, with no distinct aftertase' and this flavour characteristic must be maintained.
 
**  Refer to the article attached for more information on the principle of off-flavours found in milk, their cause and source, as well as the milk component that is affected.

   





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