Effect of Admixing of Cow and Buffalo Milks on Compositional and Sensory Qualities of Shrikhand

Shrikhand is sweetened lactic fermented milk product popular in the Western region of India and consumed as a dessert or snack food. It is preapred by draining whey from dahi. The milk solids of dahi are conserved in the form of chakka and finally converted to shrikhand. Shrikhand is prepared from cow milk buffalo milk or skim milk. An attempt has been made to prepare shrikhand from cow milk admixed with buffalo milk and examine the chemical and sensory quality of the product.