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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Baseline assessment of milk composition in indigenous Kanni Aadu goats under field conditions in Tamil Nadu
Authors
G Rajesh, M Boopathy Raja, R Jayanthi, R Nanthakumar, S Karnan
Abstract
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the compositional and
physicochemical properties of milk obtained from Kanni aadu goat reared under
village conditions in the Tirunelveli region of Tamil Nadu. Totally, ten milk
samples were collected from healthy lactating animals maintained under
semi-intensive management. Samples were analyzed for crude protein, fat,
lactose, ash, total solids, solids-not-fat, water content, density and titrable
acidity using standard analytical procedures. The mean values recorded for
crude protein, fat, lactose, ash, total solids, solids-not-fat, water content,
density and acidity were 3.73±0.12%, 4.10±0.11%, 4.45±0.09%, 0.68±0.02%,
12.96±0.25%, 8.86±0.17%, 87.04±0.25%, 27.81±0.15 and 0.16±0.004% lactic acid,
respectively. The results indicate that milk from Kanni aadu goats contains
appreciable levels of essential nutrients and exhibits acceptable
physicochemical characteristics. The findings highlight the nutritional
significance of Kanni aadu goat milk and its potential contribution to rural
food security.
Pages:15-17
How to cite this article:
G Rajesh, M Boopathy Raja, R Jayanthi, R Nanthakumar, S Karnan "Baseline assessment of milk composition in indigenous Kanni Aadu goats under field conditions in Tamil Nadu". International Journal of Chemistry Studies, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 15-17
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