Yak Milk: Processing Methods and Production Technology

The domestic yak (Bos grunniens), a species of long-haired domestic cattle, is found in India, Nepal, China, Pakistan, Mongolia, Russia, and Serbia. The milk derived from yaks has great nutritional potential, with protein of 4.8–5.9%, fat of 5.6–7.5%, and total solids of 17.0–17.9% in comparison with the milk from other bovine animals. This book describes various processed products derived from yak milk, such as cream, butter, ghee, yoghurt, and milk powder. It explains techniques used for the extraction of bioactive constituents from yak milk. This book also addresses various packaging and quality assurance issues of various products derived from yak.

Key Features:

• Characterizes the composition of milk obtained from different yak species
• Reviews indigenous processing tactics for yak milk
• Addresses various packaging and quality assurance issues of various products derived out of yak

Dr. M. Selvamuthukumaran currently works as a Professor and Dean, School of Agriculture, Joy University, Vadakangulam, Tamil Nadu. He was a visiting Professor at Haramaya University, School of Food Science & Postharvest Technology, Institute of Technology, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, and also in Hamelmalo Agricultural College, Eritrea. He received his PhD in Food Science from the Defence Food Research Laboratory affiliated with the University of Mysore, India. His core area of research is the processing of underutilized fruits for the development of antioxidant-rich functional food products. He has transferred several technologies to Indian firms as an outcome of his research work. He has received several awards and citations for his research work. He has published several international papers and book chapters in the area of antioxidants and functional foods. He has also guided several national and international postgraduate students in the area of food science and technology.