Question : NATIONAL DAIRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE KARNAL



(a) whether as per a pioneering study conducted at National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal by Scientists, it had been shown that both cow and buffallo milk contain natural antibacterial ingredients in the form of lactenin which give milk a special place in the human diet;

(b) whether any follow-up of this work was carried out including isolation of the active natural ingredients for possible use elsewhere;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) if not, whether any such studies will be undertaken now since new equipment and testing and analytical methods are now available; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE(SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)

(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Yes, Sir.
(c), (d) & (e): The work on characterization of natural antimicrobial ingredients has been undertaken to explore their commercial value as food grade bio-preservatives for enhancing shelf-life of milk and milk products.