Technology Details:
A rapid paper-based strip test has been developed for the detection of maltodextrin in milk. The prepared strip is white in colour. The test involves putting a drop of milk on the strip followed by visualization of change in colour of the strip. The colour change to yellow after about 3 minutes in case of milk is adulterated with maltodextrin. The intensity of yellow colour produced in the strip is proportional to the amount of maltodextrin present in milk sample. The test can detect presence of 0.15% level of maltodextrin in milk. The test can be used at milk reception centres and also at house hold.