Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): As per the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, Drinks based on fermented milk such as buttermilk and lassi shall contain a minimum of 40% (m/m) fermented milk.
Statement (II): As per the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, Flavoured fermented milks obtained from fermented milks contain a maximum of 50% (m/m) of permitted non-dairy ingredients including flavourings.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true

Hint:

Remember these key FSSAI fermented milk percentages:
- Fermented milk drinks (Lassi, Buttermilk) \(\rightarrow\) Minimum 40% fermented milk base.
- Flavoured fermented milk \(\rightarrow\) Maximum 50% added non-dairy ingredients (at least 50% fermented milk base).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011, establish compositional standards for fermented milk products and their derived beverages.
These regulations define the minimum content of the fermented milk base and set limits on added non-dairy ingredients to prevent excessive dilution.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us evaluate both statements:
-Statement (I): "Drinks based on fermented milk such as buttermilk and lassi shall contain a minimum of 40% (m/m) fermented milk."
This statement is true.
Buttermilk, lassi, and other fermented milk drinks are prepared by diluting fermented milk (dahi or yoghurt) with water, sugar, and flavorings.
To ensure these beverages retain their characteristic dairy properties and beneficial lactic acid bacteria, FSSAI regulations mandate that the final beverage must contain at least 40% (m/m) of the original fermented milk base.
-Statement (II): "Flavoured fermented milks... contain a maximum of 50% (m/m) of permitted non-dairy ingredients including flavourings."
This statement is true.
Flavoured fermented milks are prepared by adding non-dairy ingredients (such as sugar, fruits, stabilizers, starches, and flavorings) to a fermented milk base.
To ensure the product remains primarily a dairy product, FSSAI regulations restrict these added non-dairy ingredients to a maximum of 50% (m/m) of the final product.
This means the product must consist of at least 50% (m/m) fermented milk.
Thus, both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true, which corresponds to Option (A).