Russian authorities have withdrawn certain brands of milk from circulation, deeming them unfit for consumption.
In a eye-opening investigation, Russia's consumer rights watchdog, Roskachestvo, found some alarming problems with pasteurized milk on the local market. The study, scrutinizing 50 brands across 26 criteria, uncovered some significant issues.
Questionable Quality of Milk
Several brands, including "My Price", "Privolzhskoe", and "Svoe-Nashi", showed signs of adulteration, such as the incorporation of vegetable oils, which isn't accepted in dairy products. Brands like "Amka", "Belye Rosy", and "Chishminskiy Molochnyy Zavod" violated hygiene standards with coliform bacteria being detected in their products, posing potential health risks.
Additionally, some brands had excessive microbial counts, while others had milk past their expiration dates. Some products, like those from "Kazhdy Den", "Privolzhskoe", and "Svoe-Nashi", were watered down, compromising quality and nutritional value.
Top Performers
Despite the identified shortcomings, most brands managed to meet quality standards. The top-performing brands in the study were "Globus", "Vologodskoe", and "Iskrenne Vash".
Thermal Processing Conundrum
Brands such as "Domik v derevne" and "Prostokvashino" scored low due to excessive thermal processing, which degrades the taste and nutritional value of milk. This highlights the need for stringent adherence to temperature regulations during the production, transportation, and storage of dairy products.
Takeaways and Recommendations
Roskachestvo underlines the importance of maintaining sanitary norms throughout the production and transportation of milk. To safeguard your health, be mindful of the dairy products you choose, focusing on trustworthy and quality brands.
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In the world of Russian dairy, quality can vary among brands. While certain brands have faced concerns such as antibiotic residues, incorrect fat content labeling, or bacteria contamination in the past, other brands like "Parmalat" and "Prostokvashino" (despite their Italian or Russian origins, respectively) have occasionally garnered positive attention.
Take the initiative by verifying the latest rankings on Roskachestvo's official website and keeping an eye out for local brands that perform well in regional tests like "Avida" (Moscow) and "Belaya Reka" (Volga region). Opt for products labeled as meeting "elevated standards", a designation by Roskachestvo.
Remember, repeated violations by brands like "House in the Village" are a red flag, but keep in mind that current data may differ. Always cross-reference with the most recent Roskachestvo findings.
Note: Specific 2023 pasteurized milk rankings are not fully detailed here, but this framework applies to dairy product evaluations in Russia. For up-to-date recommendations, visit Roskachestvo's official portal directly.
- Some dairy brands, such as "My Price", "Privolzhskoe", and "Svoe-Nashi", were found to incorporate vegetable oils, posing risks to consumers' health and potentially compromising the quality of nutrition in their products.
- Brands like "Amka", "Belye Rosy", and "Chishminskiy Molochnyy Zavod" were found to violate hygiene standards, with coliform bacteria detected in their products.
- In the investigation, some brands, like those from "Kazhdy Den", "Privolzhskoe", and "Svoe-Nashi", were discovered to have compromised quality due to watering down their products.
- The top-performing brands in the study were "Globus", "Vologodskoe", and "Iskrenne Vash", demonstrating high adherence to quality standards in their production of dairy products.
- Brands such as "Domik v derevne" and "Prostokvashino" were scored low due to excessive thermal processing, which may degrade the taste and nutritional value of milk.
- To safeguard one's health, consumers should be mindful of dairy products, focusing on trustworthy and quality brands like "Parmalat", "Prostokvashino", "Avida" (Moscow), and "Belaya Reka" (Volga region), which have shown good performance in various health-and-wellness, food-and-drink, lifestyle, general-news, science, and nutrition evaluations.
