Adulteration and Microbiological Profile of the Collected Industrial Raw Milk from Rural Area of Rangpur District of Bangladesh

Abstract

This study was aimed to reveal the quality test of raw milk in quality control laboratory of a well reputed dairy industry in Bangladesh. Raw milk of cow that was collected from various dairy farms located in rural areas of Rangpur district of Bangladesh. Then platform test was accomplished. Platform test included Organoleptic test, Formalin test, Sugar test, Soda test, Lacto test etc. After platform test of raw milk, good quality milk was then allowed to microbiological tests. This study will help to know the common practice of adulterant in raw milk and microbial profile of industrial raw milk collected from rural area of Bangladesh.