Question

The content of fat and SNF present in evaporated skim milk as per FSSAI (PFA) regulation are respectively:

• A. 0.5 and 20
• B. 15 and 27
• C. 9 and 31
• D. 9 and 26

Hint:

For full-fat evaporated milk, the standard is 7.5% fat and 25% total solids. For skim versions, fat drops to near-zero ($\le 0.5\%$) and SNF is set at 20%.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: FSSAI sets the standards for various dairy products in India.

• Skim Milk: Milk from which almost all fat has been removed.

• SNF: Solids-Not-Fat (protein, lactose, minerals).

• Evaporated Milk: Condensed milk that has had water removed.

Step 1: Analyzing Skim Milk fat content.
By definition, skim milk must have negligible fat. The FSSAI limit for fat in skim milk is not more than 0.5%.

Step 2: Analyzing the concentration of solids.
When milk is evaporated, the concentration of SNF increases. For evaporated skim milk, the minimum required SNF is 20%.

Step 3: Matching the values.
The pair (0.5% fat and 20% SNF) matches the legal standard. Final Answer: (A)