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Legal standard for SNF (solid not fat) content of sheep and goat milk is

A. 8.0%

B. 8.5%

C. 9.0%

D. 7.5%

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Legal Standard for SNF (solid not fat) content of sheep and goat milk is 9.0%.
SNF or solids not fat is that nutrient portion present in milk that is other than milk fat and water. It consists of protein, carbohydrates (primarily lactose), and minerals (including calcium and phosphorus. When SNF is combined with milk fat, then it is called total solids.
The legal standards for Goat or sheep milk specify that it may be either raw pasteurized, boiled, flavoured, or sterilized milk containing minimum milk fats of 3.5% or minimum milk SNF of 9%.

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