Milk and Butter Tests (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Morrow, George Epsy

 
9781334350689: Milk and Butter Tests (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Unlock the science behind milk, fat content, and butter quality through early, meticulous dairy testing.

This historical examination gathers data from dairy tests, showing how fat content varies widely even within the same herd. It highlights how factors like breed, animal condition, calving timing, and nutrition influence fat percentages and total solids in milk. Readers will see how different testing methods contributed to understanding these differences and how results informed dairy practices of the era.



The book also delves into how butter is judged beyond fat content, noting that texture, color, and flavor depend on salt, processing, and market standards. It presents case studies from dairy shows and scientific committees, illustrating how experts evaluated dairy products and what those evaluations reveal about past dairy science and industry.




  • How milk fat percentages can vary between cows of the same breed and under similar conditions

  • Different factors that affect butter quality beyond fat content

  • Historical testing methods used by dairy scientists and their practical implications

  • Real-world examples from dairy shows and committee analyses of butter samples



Ideal for readers of dairy history, agricultural science, and early methods of food analysis.

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