Quality and safety indices of yogurt products

The authors of the article conducted research works aimed at getting a list of properties and safety indices needed to characterize quality of the yogurt heat treated products. The study was carried out with reference to existing in Russia legislative documents. These properties were systematized (shown in figures) and were used as a basis for making a questionnaire for asking consumers preferences. Among the requirements to the expected product quality a complex of consumer preferences was defined, and it is advisable to use the complex in new products tailoring.

Quality indices, safety, yogurt products, consumers preferences