Results of Curd Testing

NGO consumer voice seems to have tested branded curd on several parameters and below are the findings. Sharing in case anyone has more info about this. We end up buying curd every week from store so helpful to me and therefore sharing as others may also be buying curd.

In plain curd category, Namaste India at Rs 28 for 400 gm was cheapest. Mother Dairy Advanced Probiotic was cheaper than Nestle Actiplus Probiotic, which was costliest among all 12 brands tested.
Milk protein content was found highest in Mother Dairy Advanced in probiotic category and in Namaste India among plain curd brands.
Amount of solids not fat (SNF) was highest in Nestle a+ Actiplus (11.9 per cent) in probiotic curd category and in Gowardhan (10.7 per cent) among plain curd brands.
Milk fat was found highest in Namaste India (3.61 per cent) as compared to other brands (3.0 per cent–3.1 per cent) in the plain curd category. In probiotic category, Nestle a+ Actiplus (2.1 per cent) was higher in milk fat than Mother Dairy Advanced, giving more value for money to consumers.
Cholesterol was highest in Paras, Vita and Britannia, in that order. It was lowest in probiotic brands Nestle and Mother Dairy.
Saturated fat was highest in Namaste India (2.6 per cent) and lowest in Mother Dairy Advanced (1.2 per cent).
Calcium and phosphorus were found highest in Namaste India.
In sensory panel tests, Mother Dairy Advanced Probiotic performed on top and was followed by Nestle a+ Actiplus Probiotic.
All brands cleared the tests for microbiological safety.
Arsenic and lead were not detected in any of the brands.

BRANDS COMPARED

PLAIN CURD
Namaste India
Gowardhan
Mother Dairy Classic
Madhusudhan
Nestle a+ Nourish
Ananda Gopaljee
Vita
Amul Masti
Britannia Daily Fresh
Paras
PROBIOTIC CURD
Nestle a+ Actiplus Probiotic
Mother Dairy Advanced Probiotic

PARAMETERS COMPARED

Milk Fat
Solids Not Fat (SNF)
Milk Protein
Mineral-Rich
Carbohydrates
Saturated Fat
Titratable Acidity as Lactic Acid
Cholesterol
Whey (as separated water)
Heavy Metals
Microbiological Activity
Sensory Attributes
Marking/Labelling
Net Weight

RECOMMENDATIONS
HEALTHIEST BRANDS OF PROBIOTIC AND PLAIN CURD
Best Buy
Probiotic Curd - Nestle a+ Actiplus
Best Buy
Plain Curd - Namaste India
Value for Money
Namaste India more