Dahi and Lassi
Process flow (text diagram)
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Milk reception → weighing → filtration → cooled storage (milk storage tank).
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Standardization → cream separation (if needed) → blending.
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Pasteurization → homogenization (optional for smoother lassi).
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Cooling → transfer to fermentation/incubation tanks (for Dahi).
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Fermentation (curd set) → ageing / cooling.
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Blending & flavouring (for lassi) in mixing tanks → homogenize (if used).
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Filling & packing — cups (Dahi), bottles/pouches (Lassi).
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Rapid cooling / hardening / cold storage → dispatch.
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CIP & waste handling → utilities (steam, chilled water, compressed air, water treatment).
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Primary usage |
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Milk reception & Bulk Milk Cooler |
Receive and store raw milk at 4–6°C |
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Weighing scale/milk weigh bowl |
Accurate daily milk measurement |
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Milk filter/clarifier |
Remove solids/impurities |
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Cream separator |
Fat standardization (if required) |
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Milk transfer pumps (SS) |
Transfer between tanks & machines |
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Batch / HTST pasteurizer |
Microbial inactivation and shelf-life |
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Homogenizer |
Improve texture / emulsion stability |
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Fermentation/incubation tanks |
Dahi setting at controlled temp |
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Ageing / cooling tanks |
Cool and stabilize Dahi post-ferment |
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Blending/mixing tanks with agitator |
Lassi mixing (curd + water + sugar) |
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Cup filling & sealing machine |
Fill & seal dahi cups (primary pack) |
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Bottle/pet filling & capping machine |
Fill & cap bottled lassi |
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Pouch filling machine (optional) |
Economical pouch packs for lassi |
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CIP system (clean-in-place) |
Automated cleaning of tanks & pipelines |
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Blast chiller / rapid cooler |
Rapid product cooling after packing |
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Cold room / Refrigerated storage |
Store finished Dahi & Lassi |
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Chilling plant/refrigeration unit |
Process cooling & cold room refrigeration |
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Steam boiler |
Steam for pasteurizer / CIP |
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Air compressor |
Pneumatic actuators, valves |
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Water treatment plant (RO + softener) |
Process and cleaning water quality |
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Pipelines, valves & fittings (SS) |
Product/utility piping & sanitary valves |
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Control panel & basic automation |
Temperature, timers, basic PLC/HMI |
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SS platforms, ladders & service lines |
Operator access & maintenance platforms |
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