LAHORE: Representatives of Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) met with Senate Standing Committee on science and technology on Monday and gave a presentation to clear misconceptions associated with tea whiteners.
PDA members explained that tea or coffee whiteners are an established category across several advance countries for years and comply with international food laws. In Pakistan tea whitener’s category is also compliant with Pakistan standards laid down by Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA).
National Standards Committee PSQCA director general and chairman also presented the Pakistan standards which are in harmony with international standards and are based on scientific evidence.
Senior technical experts namely Ex-Chairman Dept. of Food Technology Prof Dr Javaid Aziz Awan and Director General National Institute of Food Science and Technology Prof Dr Tahir Zahoor representing Pakistan Society of Food Scientist and Technologists reiterated that tea whiteners are specialised products meant for tea creaming and having milk solid and vegetable fats. They also explained the forum that vegetable fats are a healthy option as it contains no cholesterol and it adds stability to end product.
“We have had detailed presentation on tea whiteners by PDA members. We are well satisfied and also now we have much improved understanding over the recipe and composition of tea whiteners along with scientific evidence and other international standards. Undoubtedly Tea whiteners are suitable alternative for tea creaming and it’s also a healthy choice”, Standing Committee members concluded today’s meeting.
