Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): As per the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, Drinks based on fermented milk such as buttermilk and lassi shall contain a minimum of 40% (m/m) fermented milk.
Statement (II): As per the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, Flavoured fermented milks obtained from fermented milks contain a maximum of 50% (m/m) of permitted non-dairy ingredients including flavourings.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true

Hint:

Remember these key FSSAI fermented milk percentages:
- Fermented milk drinks (Lassi, Buttermilk) \(\rightarrow\) Minimum 40% fermented milk base.
- Flavoured fermented milk \(\rightarrow\) Maximum 50% added non-dairy ingredients (at least 50% fermented milk base).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A