TRADITIONAL DAIRY PRODUCTS

Lesson 2. CLASSIFICATION OF TRADITIONAL DAIRY PRODUCTS

Module 1. Introduction to traditional dairy products

Lesson 2

CLASSIFICATION OF TRADITIONAL DAIRY PRODUCTS

2.1 Introduction

Indian dairy products have their distinctive characteristics as they were evolved through the ages and continuing to surprise the gourmet even today. They also aimed at conserving the nutrients of highly perishable milk for a long period.

2.2 Classification of Traditional Dairy Products

Indian indigenous milk products have different nomenclature in various regions because of the variation in the ingredients added and method of manufacture involved. For better understanding of the nature of the products, indigenous milk products can be conveniently classified into nine major categories.

2.2.1 Concentrated / partially desiccated products

In this class of products, milk is concentrated using heat energy. Moisture percent in milk gets reduced due to evaporation of vapors of the product. Based on extent of heat treatment product characteristics such as smell, colour, aroma and texture imparted to the products.

i) Khoa
ii) Rabri
iii) Basundi

2.2.2 Heat and acid coagulated products

These are the coagulated products obtained upon addition of acidulant(s) to heated milk. Extent of removal of moisture controls the texture.

i) Paneer
ii) Chhana

2.2.3 Fermented products

Lactic cultures are used to ferment the milk at specific temperature and for specific duration. Dahi is the well known product since from ancient time and misti dahi is popular in eastern region.

i) Dahi
ii) Misti dahi
iii) Chakka
iv) Shrikhand
v) Shrikhand wadi

2.2.4 Fat rich products

i) Ghee
ii) Makkhan (desi butter)
iii) Malai

2.2.5 Frozen products

i) Kulfi
ii) Malai – ka – baraf
iii) Milk – ice

2.2.6 Cereal based puddings

i) Kheer
ii) Payasam

2.2.7 Indian milk confections

2.2.7.1 Khoa based sweets

i) Gulabjamun
ii) Burfi
iii) Kalakand
iv) Milk cake etc.

2.2.7.2 Channa based sweets

i) Rasogolla
ii) Rasomalai
iii) Sandesh etc.

2.2.7.3 Chhana and khoa based sweets

i) Kala-Jamun
ii) Pantooa

2.2.7.4 Miscellaneous milk sweets

i) Milk agar cake
ii) Colostrum pudding

2.2.8 Refreshing beverages

i) Lassi
ii) Chhachh
iii) Raabadi

2.2.9 Miscellaneous products

i) Kadhi
ii) Raita
iii) Dahiwada