The Cândido Tostes Dairy Institute (Instituto de Laticínios Cândido Tostes, or ILCT) is a Brazilian educational and research institution specializing in dairy science and technology. Located in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, the institute focuses on training professionals for the dairy industry, offering technical education and applied research in milk production, processing, quality control, and dairy product development. ILCT plays an important role in supporting Brazil’s dairy sector by promoting innovation, food safety, and technological advancement in dairy production and agribusiness.