Comparative figures to evaluate quality and availability of milk, which is brought for processing from the own farm to Organic Milk LLC
| Extra class standards, by State Standards of Ukraine No. 3662-97 | Raw milk arrives to Organic Milk LLC | Undesignated milk (bought in the market from “hands”) | ||
| Somatic cells quantity | up to 400 ths./cm 3 | 180-200 ths./см3 | >1000 ths./cm 3 |
This figure shows cows’ health. The less somatic cells amount, the healthier the cows are. |
| General bacterial contamination | up to 100 ths./cm 3 | up to 10 ths./cm 33 | >500 ths./cm 3 | Number of hazardous microorganisms in 1cm3 of milk. Indicates the hygiene level during milking, transportation and processing of milk. |
| Degree of purity (presence of chemical additives) | I | I | IV (peak level. There is no saying about purity) |
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| Acidity, °Т | 16-17 °Т | 16 °Т | >20-25 °Т | |
| Milk temperature, °C | under 6°C | 4-5 °Т | >12 °Т |
