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If milk contains 5% fat, 4% protein and 85% water, then what will be solid not fat?

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SNF = Total solids - Fat content. Total solids = 100% - Water%.
Updated On: May 17, 2025
  • 9.0%
  • 15.0%
  • 11.0%
  • 10.0%
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Solid Not Fat (SNF) is the total solids minus the fat content. Given that milk contains: - 5% fat - 4% protein (which is part of SNF) - 85% water The total solids percentage = 100% - water content = 100% - 85% = 15% solids. Out of this 15%, fat is 5%. Therefore, SNF = 15% - 5% = 10%. However, the question's answer choice and standard values often take SNF as around 9%, accounting for minor components like lactose and minerals. Hence, the accepted value is 9%.
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