Qualidade do leite utilizado na fabricação de queijos no município de Ichu - BA

Abstract

This study discusses the importance of the quality of the milk received in a dairy located in the municipality of Ichu, Bahia. The municipality is located in the Sisal Identity Territory and is considered a major milk producer in the region. The dairy is registered with the State Inspection Service (SIE), and produces cheese and other dairy products. The analyzes were carried out in the physical-chemical analysis laboratory of refrigerated raw milk from the dairy itself, associating theory with practice and relating the analytical results with current legislation, contributing to the identification of possible alterations and adulterations that may compromise safety and cheese quality. Samples were collected daily, upon arrival of the milk at the factory, where platform analyzes were carried out, collecting in each can. The results of the analyzes were compared with the standards established by the legislation (Normative Instruction No. 76/2018). The results show that, in general, the milk used in the dairy meets the expected quality standards for the manufacture of cheese, being in accordance with the parameters established in the legislation, demonstrating the importance of quality control in the elaboration of dairy products.