Sampling and analysis occur along the milk processing train: from collection at farm level, to intake at the diary plant, the processing steps, and the end products. Milk has a short shelf life; however, products such as milk powders have allowed a global industry to be developed.
A functional food product is a product that is supposed to have a supplementary function achieved by the addition of one or more new ingredients, with beneficial effects on people’s health. To meet consumers’ demands with regard to this type of product and to produce these foods, the processing of such food products is in continuous development and innovation.