Formalin as a Preservative for Analytical
Purpose in Milk and Milk Products
Kamal Gandhit, ‘Ashok D. Aghav, *Darshan Lal
“Research Scholar, MTe “7 von of Research Karnal 182001,
er, ac cht, Pinal Sota dE eb, Dil Day chen, ata Dey. Intute, Karnal 182001, Haryana
ABSTRACT
Formalin is the only legally permitted preservative for
milk and milk products. Itis added to the milk and milk
products at the level of 0.4 m! (eight drops) for 100 ml
or 100 grams except for ice-cream, where 0.6 mlis used
for 100 ml or 100 grams as per Food Safety and
Standards Act (FSSA) (2006). It is reported to interfere
with the estimation of various constituents in milk and
milk products. Moreover, it has been seen that there
occurs a long time lapse between the collection of the
samples by Food Safety Officer (FSO) and its
‘subsequent analysis which may cause conviction of
innocent traders. Thus, there is a need to look for a
suitable substitute of formalin to preserve samples for
such length of time so that they remain fit for analysis.
INTRODUCTION
Consumers expect/ demand nutritious, wholesome, pure and
safe food. In recent years, consumers have placed increased
emphasis on food safety. Goveriments worldwide have
regulated foods with two general objectives. The first is to
ensure the safety and wholesomenoss of the food supply.
“The second is to prevent economic fraud or deception. These
objectives encompass such concepts as safety, purity,
wholesomeness and value.
For this reason, the registering authority or any other
officer authorised by it, may carry out periodic inspection of
‘any premisas in which manufacture or process, or business,
in milk or any milk product is carried on, with a view to
‘ensuring compliance with the provisions of Food Safety and,
Standards Act (2006) and Rules and Regulations (2011).
While taking a sample, notice in writing is given regarding
the intention of analysis to the person from whom the sample
is taken. The sample is drawn in such a manner as to render
the sample to be homogeneous and representative so that
the analysis can furnish reliable data of the nature and
content of the article. If milk or any milk product is kept, sold
or stored for sale or for distribution in sealed containers
having identical label deciaration, the contents of one. or
‘more of such containers as may be required to satisfy the
quantity required for proper analysis, are treated to be a
art of the sample
Under Food Safety and Standards Act (2006), samples
of food for the purpose of analysis must be taken in clean
dry botties or jars or in other suitable containers which can
be closed sufficiently tight to prevent leakage, evaporation
or in the case of dry substance, entrance of moisture and
must be carefully sealed.
‘The preservative used in the case of samples of any milk
including toned, separated and skimmed milk, standardized
milk, chhanna, cream, Ice-candy, dahi, khoa or khoa based
and Paneer based sweets, such as Kalakand and Burfi, can
be the liquid commonly known as “formalin® that is to say, a
liquid containing about 40 per cent of formaldehyde in
aqueous solution in the proportion of 0.1ml (two drops) for
25mi or 25g. In case of samples of ice cream and mixed
ice-cream, the amount of preservative used is 0.6m! for,
100m! of 100g (FSSAI act, 2006).
TABLE: Quantity of Sample of Food to be sent to the Public
Analyst
'/ Director for Analysis
[Article of food “Approximate quantity
20 be supplied
lk 00m
‘Storied MIR/OHT Ml 250m
MaaiiDani 200g
Yoghurt Swestened Dani 3009)
[chnanal Paneer! KnoyaSivikhand 2609)
(Gheeseicheese spread 2009)
[Evaporated Mik/ Condensed Milk 2009
ioe Crearn’SoftyiKutvice Candy Ice Laly 3009
alk powder/Skimmed Mik Powder 250g
fant Food) Weaning Food. 5009
[Mail Food Malied Mik Food ‘300g
Butter ButorOWGhoa/Margarine” "2006
|Croarvt
2509)
‘Whenever any preservative is added to a sample, the
nature and quantity of the preservative added Is to be clearly
noted on the label to be affixed to the container. The quantity
Cf sample of food to be sent to the public analyst / Director,
for analysis shall be as per specifications as shown in
Table 1:
So, in general it can be said that the food samples
collected by the food inspectors for analysis are required to
be kept for a long time. The time varies from 3 10 6 months
‘and sometimes longer. The food samples, especially some
prepared foods when it reaches the laboratory for analysis,
are found to be decomposed by bacteria or mold. Such
samples are declared unfit for analysis and rejected. So,
for the proper maintenance of the perishable food samples,
use of a suitable preservative is @ must.
44 BEVERAGE & FOOD WORLD - Vol. 41 - No. 6 - JUNE 2014‘preservative’ for milk may be defined as any chemical
‘compound and/ of process which, when applied to milk,
retards alterations caused by growth of microorganisms or
‘enables the physical properties, chemical composition and
original nutritional value to remain unaffected by microbial
spoilage.
‘The ideal moans of preserving milk samples for several
days prior to compositional analysis is refrigeration as near
the freezing point as possible without freezing the milk. This
prevents growth of bacteria and all the chemical and physical
‘changes following such growth. Ice crystal formation usually
Jeads to disruption of physical structures in the milk, making
itdifficultto withdraw representative subsamples (aliquots).
‘The minimum requirement for a suitable chemical milk
‘sample preservative is that it must assure “testability of
‘sample’. This means that the milk sample maintains its
‘original composition from the time of milking to the time of
analysis and that the substance does not affect the outcome
of the test procedure. Other requirements are
1. Broad-spectrum Activity
A critical necessity is the pernicious ability of the
preservative to act against microorganisms in milk. The
broader the spectrum, the better the utility. It should be
cffective against all ypes of microorganisms occurring
in milk.
2. Efficient Minimum Inhibitory Levels
The preservative should be effective at low
concentrations in milk to minimize sample dilution,
minimize costs, and expedite handling procedures.
High Water Solubility
Because the average milk sample is about 87% water,
itis imperative that the preservative have the capacity
to function where the microorganisms are, i.e. in the
‘aqueous phase; high water solubility would also assure
easy solution without excessive stirring,
4. Stability
The preservative must be stable under most storage
conditions.
5. Presence of Color
Unlike cosmetic preservatives, a desirable quality of a
milk preservative is that it imparts some color to the
treated milk sample for indicator and safety purposes.
6. Compatibility
A.good milk preservative should be just as effective in
‘pooled milk samples as in fresh samples from individual
cows or other mammals and be suitable for high-fat as
well as low-fat milk samples.
7. Shett-life Activity
‘An adequate milk preservative should be effective for a
reasonably long period.
8. Toxicity and Disposability
‘The preservative should be non-allergenic and exhibit
no demonstrable toxicity toward handlers or others
coming in contact with it. Despite its necessary biocidal
property it should not become an environmental hazard
after disposal.
9. Economy
‘Cost should be minimal and the preservative should be
readily available,
10, Dispensing Ability
Dispensing in solid form, as in tablets, would be
preferable to the liquid form, because of the inherent
difficulty in handling liquids and the greater accuracy in
dispensing solids.
Formaldehyde (HCHO)
Formaldehyde is commercially available as 37-40%
‘aqueous solution known as formalin. On storage, HCHO
hhas the tendency to form polymers- paraformaldehyde
(CH,O),, Mostly trimers known as meta-formaldehyde or
tr-oxymethylene (CH,0), are formed. These trimers show
‘no reducing properties, since no free ~CHO is available. In
‘order to inhibit the polymerization, 10-15% methanol is
‘added to the commercially available formalin. Formalin being
‘a storage antiseptic and disinfectant, it is used in the
preservation of various anatomical species and also food
stuffs. Being carcinogenic in nature, its use for edible
purposes has been prohibited, however, it has been
permitted under FSSAI rules, 2011 for the preservation of
milk and milk products meant for chemical analysis at a
level of 0.1mi/ 25ml i.e. 0.4% (viv, vw) of milk or milk
products. It acts through alkylation of amino-, carboxyl- or
hydroxyl group, and probably damages nucieic acids. It kils
all microorganisms, including spores.
Use of formalin at such level has shown contradictory
results regarding the preservabilty of samples, which could
be due to various reasons, such as use of substandard
formalin, storage period, storage temperature, nature of the
sample preserved, etc. The preservative has also been
shown to affect various physico-chemical properties as well
as the fat, protein, lactose and total solids content during
storage. This has created a problem and brought industry
indirect confict wth the regulatory agencies. Many research
workers have studied the compositional changes in milk
‘samples as affected by formalin preservation (Boghra and
Borkhatriya, 2003).
Effect of Formalin on Various Physico-chemical
Properties of Milk
1) Effect on Freezing Point
Venkateshwara Rao et al., (1950) studied the Freezing
point depression in mikk samples preserved with different
preservative, using Hortvet Cryoscope. Formalin at the
level of 1.0% level was observed to increase the freezing
Point depression of milk considerably. The freezing point
depression further increased on storage. Formalin has
found to be most effective in increasing the freezing
point depression as compared with other preservatives,
such as potassium dichromate, mercuric chloride etc.
‘The effect of formalin on FP of milk and suggested that
the milk sample can be preserved with a known amount
‘of formalin, but a correction factor has to be applied to
find the FP of original milk. (Girous, 1963).
2) Effect on Acidity
A slight decrease in acidity of milk, on addition of
Formaldehyde was reported by earlier workers.
However, further research shown that the addition of
Formalin caused a slight increase in the intial acidity of
milk (Venkateshwara Rao etal, 1950; Armandola, 1967;
Sandhu ef a, 1984). An increase in acidity of milk on
immediate addition of Formalin and subsequent storage
has been recorded by most workers. The increase in
the acidity was also dependent on concentration of
Formalin used. On the storage, acidity increased further
in the same order for four- five months, thereafter the
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order of increase in the acidity reversed i.e. increase in
the acidity was more in the of sample containing low
level of Formalin as compared to sample having higher
levels of formalin. Increase in the acidity on addition of
formalin is because of liberation of hydrogen ions.
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Mik samples preserved with 0.4% formalin were of
acceptable quality when stored at 30°C for 3 months,
despite an Increase an in titratable acidity, The increase
in the acidity was attributed to the higher proteolytic
activity in the samplo with the lower level of formalin
Karmakar and ghatak (1997) noticed an immediate
increase in the acidity on addition of 0.1, 0.2 and 0.4%
formalin in cow milk and also on subsequent storage at
refrigeration temperature for 30 days. The acidity
increased from 0.126% to 0.130% with 0.4 % formalin
and continued to increase to 0.185% after 90 days.
Effect on Specific Gravity
During the preservation of milk with formalin (one part
‘of formalin per 1500 parts of milk) for seven days, Nelson
et al., (1958) observed an increase of 0.03% in SNF.
‘Armandola (1967) reported that a few drops of form:
containing approximately 4% of para- formaldehyde to
milk was suitable for density determination upto 4
months. Armandola (1969) again observed no change
in density of milk upto two months on addition of 0.045
% of formaldehyde. Other workers also observed
significant change in SNF content of milk preserved with
various concentration of formalin. Similar observations
were recorded by Ramaiah and Narayanan (1976) in
ice cream samples when preserved with formalin.
Effect on Viscosity
‘An increase in viscosity was observed in all the milk
sample preserved with different level of formalin. After
2 months of storage, the buffalo milk samples become
80 viscous that it was not possible to determine their
viscosity by Ostwald viscometer (Bansal and Singhal
1991). Bajaj and Rai (1993) showed an increase i
viscosity of buffalo milk preserved with 0.4% formalin
after 21 days at 30°C
Effect on Cream Layer Formation
During the storage of the milk samples at 37°C in dark,
cream plug appeared within 24 hr. A white sedimentation
probably due fo casein, globulin and albumin appeared
at the bottom after one month. It continued to increase
in the volume with the passage of time. At the end of
‘one year there were three distinct layers in the samples.
‘These were :- 1) top layer of cream plug, 2) middle layer
of liquid, and 3) bottom layer of semisolid material.
‘On blending, these layers mixed radially and the
resultant sample was stable. The blended sample were
warmed to 40°C on water bath, and cooled to ambient
temperature before analysis. Bansal and singhal (1991)
while preserving the composite sample of cow and
butfalo milks with 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5% formalin (viv)
and storing in glass boitles at room temperature (16-
30°C) up to one year, showed that milk separated into
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three layers. These layers were more distinct in case of
buffalo milk samples as compared to cow milk samples,
‘The homogenization prior to analysis was required after
4.5 months of storage of buffalo milk for proper sampling
Effect on Clot on Boiling (COB) Test
Preserving the fresh cow milk by formalin 0.4% at a
temperature of 30°C showed the negative COB test after
3 and 6 months. Others also reported that cow and
buffalo milk samples gave positive COB after 7 and 4
months with 0.2% and 9 and 7 months with 0.3%
formalin respectively. Only buffalo milk gives positive
COB test (after 6 and 7 months respectively) with 0.4
‘and 0.5 % formalin. A positive COB test with preserved
utfalo milk stored at 30°C after one month was
observed by Bajaj and Rai (1993).
Change in Appearance
Fresh cow mik samples preserved with formalin did not
show any visible change in color and physical
eppeaano for entra pared! storage or 3 mons
IC however efter 45 days of storage, allmik samples
preserved with Hach t 0.4% level developed black color
at the bottom and along the sides of the sample bottle.
Bajaj and Rai (1993) did not find apparent change in
the color of cow and buffalo milk samples preserved
with 0.4% of formalin for 6 months at 30°C, however,
buffalo milk show the signs of the curdling at the
retrigeration temperature
Effect of Formalin on Milk Constituents
1) Effect on SNF/TS
Proservation of milk with varying level of formalin for
different time periods at room and refrigeration
temperature has been found io have no effect on SNF/
TS content of milk as estimated gravimetrically.
However, some discrepancies were reported by some
workers when SNF was calculated using lactometer
readings.
Effect on Milk Fat
a) Gerber Method
Formalin gave the problem during the fat estimation
by he Gerber metho, and giv the wort values
The fat contents of formaldehyde treated milk
samples could not be determined accurately
because curd is nat dissolved in the heat generated
by 81 % H,SO,, hence certain modifications in the
Gerber method such as repeated heating of milk in
the butyrometer at 65°C and Tepeated
entrifugations, shaking, were suggested, which
however, give enormously high values. Ithas been
reported by the authors that fat values decreased
with increase of hydrometer reading, formalin
‘concentration and also the period of storage.
Karmakar and Ghatak (1995,1997) have reported
rno change in Gerber fat values in milk samples
preserved with 0.4 and 0.6% formalin and stored
for varying period to 1 year at room temperature.
Rose Gottlieb/ Mojonnier Method
“There was no immediate impact of formalin addition
on Mojonnier fat test. Narayanan (1973) and
Sandhu etal, (1984) reported no change in the fat
value determined by Rose Gottieb method of the
‘milk samples preserved with 0.4 and 0.6% formalin.
for 6 months to 1 year, Des raj and Singhal (1989),
however reported that Rose Gottlieb method
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b)exhibited low fat values in milk samples preserved
‘with 0.4% formalin, though the effect of formalin on
rose Gottlieb method was less and inconsistent as
compared to Gerber method. The fevel of formalin
did not significantly affect the values determined
by the Rose- Gottlieb method, although a steady
decrease was observed on the storage of the
preserved milk sample. On an average, the fat value
decreased by about 20% after one storage in all
the samples
‘The decrease was duo to the hardening effect of
formalin on protein that entangles some of the fat
which is difficult to recover on the treatment with
ammonia.
¢) Instrumental Method
‘There are the differences of opinion on the effect of
preservatives on the results of milko -tester. Several
workers reported that the formaldehyde did not alter
the results of the fat estimation by milko-tester.
However reports of some workers indicated the
variability in the milko tester fat tests due to the
presence of formalin as a milk preservative. Low
fat values by milko-tester as compared to Gerber
fat values have ben reported by Marquering (1971)
{or the milk sample preserved with formalin. Milko-
tester has been reported to be unsatistactory for
the determination ofthe fat in the formalin preserved
milk samples. The preservation of the milk sample
with formalin for 3 days at ambient temperature (20-
30 °C) did not distort the subsequent Milko tester
value whereas, an average reduction of 0.03% fat
was observed after 3 days and further storage for
longer periods gave unreliable resutt. Formalin as
a preservative has been reported as unsuitable for
fat determination in milk using mini IRMA.
3) Effect on Proteins
Itis established fact that the formaldehyde reacts with
amino group of protein to form a harder formal-protein
complex. Hence, it was desired to compare the various
protein estimation methods for their efficiency and
results. The methods used for the detection of protein
are formal titration, kjeldah! method and dye binding
method. The addition of formaldehyde to milk depressed
the formation of soluble casein. It was observed that no
soluble casein was found on addition of 20 mM
formaldehyde. The reduced solubility was due to the
introduction of cross links by formaldehyde along casein
components. It is estimated fact that formaldehyde
reacts with amino groups of protein to form a harder
formal-protein complex. Bector and Narayanan (1973)
and Bansal (1989) reported no change in protein either
‘on addition of formalin or during storage up to six months
with kjeldah! method, the variations were within the
‘experimental error limits but Jandal (1985) observed a
‘decrease in protein on addition of 0.4% formalin,
‘Addition of formalin caused an immediate decrease
inprotein content of cow and biffalo milk by Dye-binding
method. These values further kept on dectining upto
‘one month and thereafter became more or less constant
in both types of milk. The differences between per cent
decrease in protein of cow and buffalo milk samples Is
due difference in Dye-Binding Capacity (DBC) of
different fractions of protein,
‘The decrease in protein values is due to blocking of
active sites of protein by formalin, which is responsible
{or forming the protein-dye complex. A steady state after
one month of storage was reached because the
available active sites got fully saturated with
formaldehyde and hence-equilibrium was achieved
(Bajaj and Rai, 1993).
Bajaj and Rai (1993) reported that tormaidehyde
adversely affects the protein content by Lowery’s
method. The values further decreases on storage and
became constant after one month of storage. The
decrease in protein was due to reaction of formaldehyde
with tyrosine.
4) Effect on Lactose
Formaldehyde is known to have effect on fat and protein
estimation. However, lactose content didn’t change,
either on addition of formalin or during subsequent
storage upto six months, because of the fact that lactose
did not play any role towards increase in acidity in
formalin treated milk, The increase in acidity of milk is
merely due to formalin-amino-reactions. Sandhu et al.
(1984) and Bansal (1989) reported no change in lactose
by Lane-Eynon method in formalin preserved samples
during storage upto one year.
‘Addition of formalin did not influence the lactose
determination initially on zero day as well as during
‘subsequent storage (Grimbleby, 1956 and Bajaj and Rai,
1993). The lactose contents by Picrio acid method on
zero day did not change but on subsequent storage,
initially there was a decrease followed by erratic results
{or lactose content. The possible reasons may be (1)
the incomplete precipitation of protein (2) he absorption
of lactose by the coagulated protein and (3) extensive
hydration of protein coagulum which resulted in
‘concentration of lactose in the serum (Bajaj and Rai,
1993).Microbial analysis of the preserved sample
showed that formalin inhibited the growth of
microorganisms responsible for the degradation of
lactose.
Preservation of Milk Products with Formalin
Mukherjee and Mathew (1974) found that spraying of
formaldehyde at the rate of 0.4% on cheese, channa and
khoa allowed the sample tobe stored satisfactorily for more
than 10 months. Dinkarand Sharma (1989) reported that a
dose of 0.2 mlof formalin per 25 g of khoa was found to be
most effective in controling the development of lactic acidity,
volatile acidity and water soluble protein. No significant effect
‘was observed by them on moisture, fat and total protein
content, however vitamin A and vitamin C level decreased.
Paneer could be preserved well in sterilized and stoppered
bottle for 6 days with the addition of formalin (0.4% viw)
However on 21 days of storage, the samples becomes moldy
and there was decrease in fat and total nitrogen content
and increase in water soluble nitrogen, tyrosine and acidity
‘of sample. Addition of formalin at the rate of 0.4% can
preserve the sample of plain ice-cream (at 25-30c) for 2
months. Further storage decrease the total solid, fat and
‘sucrose content appreciably. Therefore it was recommended
that ice cream sample preserved with 0.4% formalin should
be analyzed within a period of 2 months to check its
‘compositional standards.
CONCLUSION
Formalin interferes with the estimation of the various
constituents whose minimum or maximum limits are fixed
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47 BEVERAGE & FOOD WORLD - Vol. 41 - No. 6 - JUNE 2014considerably lower than in tomato ketchup. Thick sauces
made from fruits and vegetables other than tomatoes are
rot called ketchup (Verma and Joshi, 2000). Tomato ketchup
is covered by USDA Standards for Grades and by an FDA
Standard of Identity. Only a product made from whole
tomatoes may be called ketchup without qualification. The
pulp quality determines the final product quality and in inferior
grades of ketchup made from poor pulp, the flavor of the
ulp must be overcome by added spices. The grade is based
‘on color, consistency, absence of defects, and flavor. In
this case consistency is defined as the viscosity of the
product, and the tendency to hold its liquid portion in
suspension. The grade A and B are defined as having good
consistency, while Grade C should be of fairly good
consistency (Diane et al, 1998).
‘Tomato ketchup is a'heterogeneous, spiced product,
processed basically from either cold or hot extracted tomato
or directly from concentrates, purees and tomato paste,
Viscosity is an important attribute from the engineering and
consumer view points. Tomato ketchup obtains its viscosity
from naturally occurring pectic substanoes in fruits. Tomato
with less pectin may result in reduced consistency, and other
factors such as enzymatic degradations, pectin/protein
interaction, pulp content, homogenization process and
concentration may also affect the consistency of tomato
products (Hilal and Feramuz, 2004).
The tamarind tree is a native of Africa and Tropical Asia
land is growin for its pulpy frult tamarind (Tamarindious
indica), which has a sweet sour taste. The tamarind grows
widely in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, The
tamarind tree can produce an annual fruit yield ranging from
150-500 kg/tree. The tamarind fruits are mainly produced
in India and Thailand where it is grown on a commercial
scale and exported both in fresh and processed form
(Gebauer et ai, 2003). The most valuable and commonly
used part of the tamarind tree is the fruit. The pulp
constitutes 30-50% of the ripe fruit, the shell and fibre
account for 11-30% and the seed about 25-40%, Tamarind
pulp is used as a raw material for the manufacture of several
industrial ssuch as tamarind juice concentrate (TJC),
tamarind pulp powder (TPP), tartaric acid, pectin, tartarates
and alcohol. The pulp is also used in traditional medicine,
‘Tamarind Kernel Powder produced from seeds is another
commercial product and is often reported upon in
commercial digests (EI-Siddig et al,, 2004). The detailed
physical and engineering properties of tamarind pulp and
seeds are done by Bhattacharya et al, (1993). In India it is
the chief acidifying agent in curries, chutneys and sauces.
The tamarind sauce is prepated from tamarind pulp by
adding sugar, salt, spices, etc and then heating the sauce
to the desired consistency.
‘The hydrocolloids such as guar gum, CMC and sodium,
alginate can be added to increase the viscosity of the sauce
at lower total solids content. The consistency/viscosity of
ketchup is an imporiant attribute from the engineering and
‘consumer viewpoint (Rani and Bains, 1987). Knowledge of
the theological properties of fluid and semisolid foodstuffs
is Important in the design of flow processes in quality control,
in storage and processing stability measurements and in
understanding and designing texture, Therefore, reliable and
accurate rheological data are necessary for designing and
optimization of various unit operations (pumping, mixing,
heating etc) and ensuring product acoeptabilty since the
products with improper consistency may be graded as
unacceptable, or sold at a lower price.
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Formalin as a Preservative for Analytical
Purpose in Milk and MIlk Products
under the national mandatory and voluntary standards.
‘Amongst the various chemical preservatives formalin has
been assessed as the most effective preservative for milk
and milk product samples at ambient temperature. However
the efficiency of formafin in maintaining the compositional
profile of milk and milk products intactis questionable based
€n the wide scientific research support. Quality of formalin
Used wil be of great concern in the present context of the
quality awareness among the manufacturers and the
‘consumers with global competition and stringent food laws.
The use of formalin has shown contradictory results
formalin, storage period, storage temperature, nature of the
sample preserved etc.
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