CARACTERIZAÇÃO FÍSICO-QUÍMICA DE LEITE CRU NO MUNICÍPIO DE MORRINHOS (GO) E SEU IMPACTO NA FABRICAÇÃO DE DERIVADOS LÁCTEO

Abstract

Dairy cattle is a growing sector in the state of Goiás, especially in the municipality of Morrinhos, which currently needs to adapt to the new rules of production and quality imposed by the consumer market and food processing industries. Normative Instruction 76, of November 26, 2018, of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, guides the directives regarding the identity and characteristics of refrigerated raw milk, aiming to increase productivity and, consequently, the quality of this raw material. The objective was to evaluate the adequacy of physical and chemical conditions of refrigerated raw milk collected in five dairy farms in the municipality of Morrinhos (GO) regarding current legislation. The physical-chemical profile of the milk samples partially complied with what was recommended by the legislation. One of the properties showed an indication of Non-Acid Unstable Milk, as there was milk instability in terms of the large formation of lumps and color change, and this milk is often rejected by the industries; Two properties had lactose content below the legal limit. Therefore, it is necessary to continue monitoring these dairy farms in order to prioritize Good Agricultural Practices on the part of producers in order to contribute to the alignment with current legislation, improve the quality of raw milk and, consequently, guarantee the safety of dairy products produced in milk processing industries.