Grading of Cheese

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7250, 1 September 1933, Page 5

Grading of Cheese

CURD TEST SUPPORTED BY BIVERBANK COMPANY An advocate of the curd tost and supporter of the Dairy Division in its efforts to enforce compulsory grading by means of this test was found in Mr C. Gallon, manager of the Riverbank Co-operative , Dairy Company, who stated at the annual meeting this week that he had fully tried out the curd testing system and found it most suitable and satisfactory. The chairman, Mr J. Hanaray, said that on the previous day he had inspected sample curds made from each supplier’s milk, and if the quality of milk continued as good, he did not anticipate any trouble this year.

"There has been a lot of talk over the curd test, and even if it is not the right test, it at least shows the supplier when his milk is not quite right,’ ’ said the chairman. Mr H. J. McPeak: Does it' show Jwhat is wrong with tho milk? « The Chairman; An experienced manager can tell what is wrong by examining the curd. Mr C. Morgan: If all suppliers had Friesians we would be getting lid for our buttorfat. If you will all turn to Friesians I will, too! Tho manager, Mr G. Gallon, said that lately the Dairy Division had not been given a fair chance. Statements made at recent meetings were to the effect that factories had had waxing and standardisation “put on to them.” Neither of these things was compulsory and Riverbank had neither waxed nor standardised. The companies who did install plants for waxing and standardising, did so as they thought they could make more money. Mr Gallon said' he was much in favour of the curd test. Milk could not be judged in two hours, which was the time specified in the methylene blue ■test. The curd test, by which a sample curd was made from each supplier's milk at the end of the day, was undoubtedly the most suitable, and gave tho best indication of grade. Replying to Mr A. W. Corpe, the manager said that if only one test was used) he preferred tho curd, and if two, the methylene blue and the curd test. Contrary to what had been stated at meetings a curd-testing machine would not have to be thrown out as junk. The chairman said that the Dalefield factory undertook voluntary curd testing last season and graded second highest in the province, and paid out the highest.

Referring to his previous remark, the manager said the only old machinery to be put out at the Riverbank factory was the old super heater.