India has achieved 4.2 per cent average growth in milk production, against the world average of 2.2 per cent, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Tuesday said.
World Milk Day: The lack of awareness on what is considered 'safe food' remains one of the biggest challenges in India.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced that it plans to conduct a surveillance solely focussed on milk and milk products.
Dairy products are not only a good source of calcium, but are also rich in protein, vitamins and antioxidants.
Milk and dairy products are a powerhouse of numerous vital nutrients. Milk not only fulfils the need of calcium but also provides other nutrients to the body.
As organic foods continue to increase in popularity, we are seeing an emergence of organic dairy products.
A recent study states that drinking cow milk collected during night time (night milk) can help you have a good night's sleep without popping any pill.
It was found that the participants who consumed at least two servings of dairy products daily had a 12 percent drop in the risk for metabolic syndrome.
Chenna is crumbled and slightly moist, whereas paneer is the pressed cake version of chenna. However, there is not much difference between the tastes of chenna and paneer.
The government has extended the ban on imports of milk and its products from China for one more year till June 2016.