Indian families mostly rely on popular milk brands, like Amul, Mother Dairy, and Country Delight for their daily milk. However, a shocking lab report from Trustified has revealed a serious hygiene and safety problem for milk drinkers in the country.
This issue impacts not just product quality or spoilage but also poses a direct threat to health, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women, the elderly, infants, and growing children.
The Blind Test That Exposed India’s Dairy Giants , include Amul
There are five milk samples sent to an accredited lab for microbiological testing, the best method for checking if milk is safe. The samples included Amul Taaza pouch, Amul Gold pouch, Amul Tetra Pack, Mother Dairy Cow Milk, and Country Delight Cow Milk ordered directly through their app. These are prominent brands found on dairy shelves across many states. They market themselves as pure products that families trust.
Microbiological testing shows what we can’t see: harmful bacteria, contamination from dirty equipment, and signs of unsanitary handling. It answers a crucial question: Will this milk hurt my family?
The tests for Amul and Mother Dairy milk did not meet basic safety standards. The same goes for Country Delight. Out of the five samples tested, only one passed completely.
What the test reveals: Is Your Milk Safe?
Amul Taaza: Failed the Test
The popular blue pouch that millions buy daily? It failed the tests. Lab results found coliform bacteria above the safe limit set by FSSAI. High levels of coliforms suggest fecal contamination, which can occur when hygiene fails during milking, processing, or packaging.
Amul Gold: Premium Price, But Failed in Quality
You pay more for Gold, hoping for better quality. However, the Amul and Mother Dairy milk tests revealed. Amul Gold’s Total Plate Count was within half of the FSSAI limit, so it technically passed. But coliform bacteria levels still exceeded safe limits. Yeast, and mold also detected in it. The higher price did not mean better safety.
Mother Dairy: The Worst Offender
Brace yourself for this. Mother Dairy Cow Milk had a Total Plate Count of 240,000 CFU/ml, while FSSAI’s safe limit is only 30,000 CFU/ml. That’s eight times the safe level. This wasn’t just a slight failure; it was a serious breach of safety rules. If you thought buying Mother Dairy was the safer choice, this data suggests otherwise.
Country Delight: Fresh from the Farm, But Bacteria Consists
Country Delight claims to be fresher, delivered through an app, straight from farms. However, their cow milk had a Total Plate Count of 60,000 CFU/ml, which is double what FSSAI allows. The promise of fresh-from-the-farm milk did not prevent bacterial contamination. The modern branding and user-friendly app couldn’t hide what the lab results showed: this milk also failed to meet safety standards.
The Test Results: See It Yourself
| Brand & Product | Total Plate Count (CFU/ml) | FSSAI Safe Limit | Coliform Status | Result |
| Amul Taaza | Within limit | 30,000 | Above limit | Failed |
| Amul Gold | 15,000 (Safe) | 30,000 | Above limit | Failed |
| Mother Dairy Cow Milk | 240,000 | 30,000 | Not specified | Failed |
| Country Delight Cow Milk | 60,000 | 30,000 | Not specified | Failed |
| Amul Tetra Pack | 0 (None detected) | 30,000 | None detected | Passed |
The table shows a clear picture: pouch milk from India’s top brands failed safety standards, while Tetra Pack milk passed without any contamination. This pattern is not a coincidence.
Conclusion
The failure of the Amul Mother Dairy milk test, along with Country Delight’s failure, should end any debate. Pouch milk from India’s leading brands has a significant problem with bacterial contamination. This issue is not isolated; it’s supported by several scientific studies and nationwide surveys.
Mother Dairy’s sample had bacteria levels eight times higher than safe limits. Amul Taaza and Amul Gold both failed coliform tests. Country Delight exceeded the acceptable bacterial count by double. Only Amul Tetra Pack passed without any contamination detected.
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