I am in the process of starting a homemade ice cream business. I am able to use the commercial kitchen owned by the company that I work for so that is a plus, but I am running into legal trouble because I want to add value to the resources that I already have by using our cow's milk to produce the product. The department of ag says that this milk would have to be pasteurized at a dairy in a vat pasteurizer which I do not have...Do any of you have prior experience with this?? Any advice would be wonderful!
"He makes the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man, that he may bring forth food out of the earth" Psalms 104:14
Could you get the cooperation of a dairy or cheese making company to process your milk? I would think a vat pasteurizer would be very expensive, but is there a smaller less commercial alternative?
Many dairy supply sites sell used and rebuilt equipment. I found a couple with a simple search. dairyheritage.com schiercompany.com
You need to contact them to get a price quote.
Good luck on your ice cream adventure! Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Mary Oliver
Ice Cream
Posted - Apr 12 2013 : 1:45:54 PM
