Site Wide Glossary
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ColiformsA family of bacteria that are naturally found in the intestines and faeces of animals and birds. | |
Colloidal suspensionWhen very fine solid particles are found evenly throughout a liquid. For example, protein in the water phase of milk. | |
Colony forming unit (cfu)Those microorganisms which are strong enough to grow and reproduce, so that a colony can be seen in the agar after a few days. | |
ColostrumThe milk produced by the cow immediately after calving. | |
CombustBurn. | |
CommunicationWhen information is passed between people by speaking, writing, or other methods, such as signage, sirens and signals. | |
Comply withMust follow. | |
ComponentA part of something | |
CompositionThe things which make up dairy products. For example, fat, protein, water, and ingredients such as vitamins, lactose, or minerals. | |
ConcentrationHow much of one chemical is in a solution. | |