@misc{Duarah, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Duarah, Meenakshi}, title = {Healthy additions in dairy milk: A systematic literature review}, school = {Hochschule Rhein-Waal}, abstract = {Dairy makes up a significant part of the diet as most individuals tend to include milk in their meals. Several studies have revealed that some of the health challenges experienced by humans are a result of some of the additives added to some of their foods. Various kinds of additions can be done in milk that is healthy to increase the consumption among the population or increase the nutrition value of milk. Such additions include flavours, vitamins, and minerals, chocolate, spices, and herbs, as well as fortification of milk products, etc. In the case of preservatives, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are added to milk which helps in inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms, preserves the freshness of milk, and prevents spoilage. Also, the concept of lactose-free dairy products is explained widely. Lactose is often present in almost all our dairy products, making it a challenge to those who suffer from lactose intolerance. The process of production of lactosefree milk is explained, which allows people to obtain the nutrients they need from food without compromising their health. The benefits of some of the additives of dairy products are determined methods of killing pathogens in milk also come into play in the research. This includes sterilization of milk which is a high treatment process that uses high temperature to get rid of pathogens. The study also explains the implications that come with the development of aroma and flavour in dairy products, the process of fortification of milk is also explained as a healthy addition to milk. Overall, this review paper shed light on the healthy additions in milk. The research also explores the effectiveness of the market trend of such additions in milk. Keywords: "Lactose free Milk", "Healthy additions", "Healthy benefits and Milk", "Herbs and spices in Milk", "Milk products", "Milk market and Germany", "Healthy addition or Chocolates", "Turmeric milk", "Cloves milk", "Chocolate milk and milk products", "Fortified milk and additions", "Probiotics in milk".}, language = {en} }