Factors Used to Price Milk in Cooperatives
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Question (English)
Two factors on which the price of milk is decided by milk cooperatives are:
- Fat and SNF ✓ Correct
- SNF and Protein
- Protein and Fat
- Fat and Total Solids
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Fat and SNF
Milk cooperatives price milk based on two key parameters: Fat (%) and SNF — Solid-Not-Fat (%). These two components determine the nutritional value and quality of milk.
What is SNF?
- SNF (Solid-Not-Fat) includes: Protein + Lactose + Minerals + Vitamins (everything in milk solids except fat)
- Higher Fat and SNF = Higher price per litre
Milk Quality Parameters (PFA Standards)
- Cow milk: Min. 3.5% Fat, 8.5% SNF
- Buffalo milk: Min. 5.0% Fat, 9.0% SNF
- Standard milk: Min. 4.5% Fat, 8.5% SNF
- Toned milk: Min. 3.0% Fat, 8.5% SNF
- Double toned milk: Min. 1.5% Fat, 9.0% SNF
AMUL Cooperative
- AMUL (Anand Milk Union Limited) — the cooperative behind Operation Flood's success
- Gujarat has the best performing dairy cooperatives in India
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