The Story of Milk

This concise handbook traces milk from production to consumption, combining practical guidance on dairy farming and milking with technical explanation of composition, testing, and microbial control, including pasteurization and starter cultures. It surveys milk processing and creamery operations, covering cream separation, butter and cheese-making methods, ice cream, condensed and powdered milks, and fermented dairy products. Chapters address sanitary standards, milk supply logistics, equipment, and quality assays, and conclude with nutritional analysis and recipes for home use. The tone balances historical background, scientific principles, and step-by-step procedures for both farm and factory contexts.