Options for smallholder milk processing in sub-Saharan Africa

Describes the major constituents of cow's milk and their exploitation in milk processing. Discusses the technologies needed for small-scale manufacture of such dairy products as fermented milks, milk-fat products and soft or pickled cheeses; and the product options most suitable for on-farm or villa...

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Autores principales: O'Mahony, F., Peters, Kurt J.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1987
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4600
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Sumario:Describes the major constituents of cow's milk and their exploitation in milk processing. Discusses the technologies needed for small-scale manufacture of such dairy products as fermented milks, milk-fat products and soft or pickled cheeses; and the product options most suitable for on-farm or village-level manufacturee. Suggests on how best to utilise byproducts of butter and cheese making.