Components of the quality of products of LLC "Pyatigorsk Dairy Plant"

Aim. Analyze of the factors shaping the quality and storage capacity of products produced by LLC "Pyatigorsk Dairy Plant". Materials and Methods. Process monitoring data, laboratory quality control of finished products, subjected to systematization and analysis. Results. LLC Pyatigorsk Dairy Plant is a large modern enterprise for milk processing and production of whole milk products in the Stavropol Territory. The peculiarity of this plant is that it is provided with its own milk, being part of the agroholding together with LLC "AgroFirma "Village named after G.V. Kaishev" (formerly LLC "AgroFirma "Village Voroshilova"). This is one of the most important components of the quality of products produced by the plant. High product quality and storage capacity are ensured by the production conditions, and, above all, by the ultra-pasteurization of raw milk, which is carried out for 2-4 seconds at a temperature of 137oC, followed by vacuuming for the purpose of deaeration, which is an additional factor ensuring the long-term storage capacity of the products obtained. At the same time, after ultra pasteurization, the bioavailability of 94.1% of amino acids (essential and interchangesable) remains in milk, and during sterilization – only 92.7%. Thus, the next component of quality is effective heat treatment – ultra pasteurization, which ensures not only safety and long shelf life, but also preserves the component composition of the original milk as much as possible. Together with the precise organization of all technological processes under the control of the automated Tetra PlantMaster system, aseptic bottling of products and strict compliance with the requirements of sanitation and hygiene, the entire processing process is a guarantee of obtaining high-quality dairy products. Conclusion. Dairy products produced in LLC "Pyatigorsk Dairy Plant" are positioned as natural and environmentally friendly. This is ensured at every stage of the production cycle: environmentally friendly feed ‒ a healthy and highly productive dairy herd – high-quality milk processing ‒ and ultimately – a natural, high-quality and safe dairy product from the end consumer.