A lactometer is used to measure the density of milk, which can indirectly indicate its water content and other components in the milk.
A lactometer is a simple device used to measure the purity of milk in Kenya. By determining the milk's specific gravity, a lactometer can detect if water or other substances have been added. The price of a lactometer in Kenya is generally affordable and readily available. While a lactometer provides a basic assessment, it's essential to note that it doesn't give a complete picture of milk quality. For more comprehensive testing, additional methods are necessary.
How to use a lactometer
- Put milk in the test tube.
- Insert the meter in the tube with the bulb downwards.
- Check the reading on the meter.
- Milk level up to the red marking indicates pure milk, while milk level above the red marking indicates impure milk.
- The deeper the meter sinks in the tube the more impure the milk is.
