Unravelling the Regulation for Dairy and Imitation Dairy Products (R1510 of 22 November 2019)
The organised dairy industry acknowledges the importance of compliance with the related regulations and standards as it pertains to the dairy value chain. Amongst such regulations is the “Regulations relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products intended for Sale in the Republic of South Africa”, R.1510 published on […]
Hygienic design risk management in dairy processing
Hygienic design risk management (HDRM) entails the assessment and management of hygiene risks in the context of the hygienic design of food-related buildings and equipment. These hygiene risks primarily concern food safety risks, but also incorporate risks to food quality. HDRM combines hygiene risk assessment and hygiene risk reduction via design, construction, integration, and installation […]
Contaminant reduction in dairy effluent: A cost-effective approach
Contaminant reduction in dairy effluent: A cost-effective approach Webinar discussion Join us for a crucial webinar focused on the important issue of wastewater management within the dairy industry. The Durban University of Technology – Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology Management and the Institute of Natural Resources will be presenting the results of their research […]
Status Quo of the Dairy Regulatory Landscape
Status Quo of the Dairy Regulatory Landscape Webinar discussion The dairy products must comply with prescribed minimum requirements prescribed by a fragmented food legislative system. The Acts as the broader laws and the regulations made under them as supplementary laws prescribe the minimum quality, safety and metrology marking requirements. The food regulatory landscape is influenced […]
Let’s Explore the Dairy Matrix
In recent years, nutrition science has shifted focus from examining individual nutrients to understanding the health effects of whole foods. This approach acknowledges that the nutrient composition of a food doesn’t always predict its overall health impacts. Whole foods, such as dairy products, are made up of complex structures containing various nutrients, bioactive compounds, and […]
Let’s troubleshoot cheesemaking and get solutions to your challenges!
After the previous cheese fermentation webinar, we received numerous requests for assistance with challenges experienced during cheesemaking. This follow up webinar focused on the most common challenges during cheesemaking. Hans focused on the following topics:
Fermentation techniques that play a role in cheesemaking and ripening
Fermented dairy products, particularly cheese, have been used for thousands of years to preserve milk, to make it more transportable, readily available, and more digestible because of lactose breakdown during the fermentation process. There are various fermentations that play an important role in cheese making and cheese ripening. As they say…” Age is not important […]
Tests promote dairy product safety
Tests promote dairy product safety The Dairy Standard Agency (DSA) is working hard to proactively combat potential food safety risks and promote compliance with relevant legislation and standards in South Africa. The DSA is mainly concerned with improving and promoting the quality of dairy in the interest of the industry and consumers. Complying with legal […]