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Casein to fat ratio (C/F)% casein/% fat = C/F Ratio | |
CationA positively charged ion | |
CentrifugeA piece of equipment that separates substances of different density, for example, milk and cream. | |
ChamberThe main body of a spray drier. Sometimes known as a drying tower. | |
CharacteristicsA feature or quality belonging to the product. For example: the way the product smells or tastes. | |
Chlorine-based sanitisersA sanitiser that has chlorine in it. Also known as an “oxidising agent” or “oxidiser”. | |
CIPClean In Place | |
CircuitThe path in the process that the CIP cleaning follows. For example, the pipework, tanks, silos, etc. that are connected together and the cleaning solutions are pumped through. | |
ClarificationThe separation of solid impurities from milk products using a centrifugal clarifier. | |
ClassificationHow plants and animals are arranged in groups according to their similarities. Classification makes it easier to identify and name organisms. | |