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Enhance your understanding of milk cooling systems to make informed decisions on preserving milk quality. For optimal results, cool milk to 18°C immediately after the first milking, maintain it below 13°C after subsequent milkings, and ensure it stays below 7°C until collection. Our advanced cooling solutions help you achieve precise temperature control, ensuring freshness and extending milk shelf life.
Raw milk grows bacteria rapidly above 7°C, therefore it is important to cool milk at farm’s to maintain milk quality. SS Engineers Milk Cooling Tanks are the best solution for cooling milk at the farms.
A milk chilling plant is a facility designed to quickly cool and store raw milk immediately after it is collected from dairy farms. The chilling process helps preserve milk quality by reducing bacterial growth and maintaining freshness before further processing.
Chilling is crucial as it slows down the growth of bacteria and enzymes that can spoil the milk. By cooling the milk to temperatures around 4°C (39°F) within a few hours of milking, the plant ensures that the milk remains safe and fresh for longer periods before it is processed or transported.
Key equipment includes bulk milk coolers, plate chillers, and refrigeration systems. Bulk milk coolers use either direct or indirect cooling methods to quickly lower the temperature of the milk. Temperature monitoring systems are also essential for ensuring proper chilling conditions.
When properly chilled, raw milk can be stored for up to 48 hours in a milk chilling plant before processing. However, for best quality and safety, it is recommended to process the milk as soon as possible after chilling.
Hygiene practices include regular cleaning and sanitization of equipment, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring that workers follow strict personal hygiene protocols. Continuous monitoring of temperature and quality is also essential to prevent contamination and ensure milk safety.