Encyclopedia > Homogenization

Article Content

Homogenization

Homogenization describes a method used in Agricultural Science, specifically in dairy products.

Homogenization is used on fresh milk to prevent the separation of a cream layer.

Homogenization forces hot milk, under high pressure, through small nozzles[?]. The fat globules[?] become small enough so that they remain evenly dispersed throughout the milk.

See: Pasteurization

All Wikipedia text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License

Search Encyclopedia

Search over one million articles, find something about almost anything!

Featured Article

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

... of Canada cases. The inclusion of a charter of rights in the constitution was a much debated issue. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau very much wanted it, but many of the ...