Yak Milk

Processing Methods and Production Technology

M. Selvamuthukumaran

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9781040347522
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

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

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication Page
• Contents
• Preface
• List of Contributors
• Chapter 1 Production and Consumption Statistics, Standards, and Labeling Legislation About Yak Milk Along with Its Processed Products in and Around the World
• Chapter 2 Composition of Milk Obtained From Different Yak Species
• Chapter 3 Bioactive Properties and Extraction of Peptides from Yak Milk
• Chapter 4 Yak Milk: Novel Fluid Milk-Processing Tactics
• Chapter 5 Yak Milk: Drying Concern for Powder Preparation
• Chapter 6 Yak Milk: Acid-Coagulated Streams of Products
• Chapter 7 Yak Milk: Fermented Products and Their Health Benefits
• Chapter 8 Yak Milk: In-Depth Technological Description About Fat-Derived Constituents
• Chapter 9 Yak Milk: Heat-Desiccated Products Discussion
• Chapter 10 Yak Milk: Packaging Approaches for Yak Milk and Products
• Chapter 11 Quality Assurance of Processed Products from Yak Milk
• Chapter 12 Market Potential of Processed Products Derived from Yak Milk
• Index