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Abstract
The study was undertaken to evaluate the quality of Dahi available in Sylhet Metropolitan City. Dahi samples from
five different Sweetmeat Shops namely Fulkoli, Banaful, Mohanlal, Modhuban and Shad were collected and
analyzed. Significant difference in chemical (protein, fat, total solids, ash, acidity and pH) and microbiological status
was found among different Dahi samples. Of the five Dahi Brands examined, Fulkoli Brand Dhai had the highest
protein content (4.58 ± 0.24) and Shad Brand Dahi had the lowest protein content (4.01 ± 0.17). Fat content was
highest in Fulkoli Brand (4.02 ± 0.13) and lowest in Shad Brand (2.10 ± 0.21). The highest total solids content was
found in Dahi of Shad Brand (38.00 ± 2.23) and lowest total solids content was found in Banaful Brand Dahi (32.02
±1.50). Highest Total Viable Count (log cfu/ml.) was recorded in the Dahi of Shad Brand (5.92±0.09) and lowest Total
Viable Count was recorded in Mohanlal Brand Dahi (5.84±0.06). Coliform bacteria , Yeast and Mould were present in
all the samples. From this experiment, it was found that Fulkoli Brand Dahi was the best in quality . Dahi of Banaful
and Mohanlal were in 2nd and 3rd position in quality.