There’s often some confusion about raw milkand pasteurised milk. Let’s break it down so you can make an informed choiceabout what’s best for you.

What is Raw Milk?

Raw milk is exactly what it sounds like – milk that comes straight from the cow. The only process it goes through is cooling to maintain freshness. Raw milk contains approximately 4% fat and 4% protein, making it rich and full-bodied.

What is Pasteurised Milk?

Pasteurised milk, on the other hand, is milk that has been heated to about 70 degrees Celsius and then cooled down again. The pasteurisation process doesn’t alter the fat or protein content of the milk, so in terms of nutrition, pasteurised milk is just as wholesome as raw milk. What pasteurisation does is kill bacteria and deactivate some enzymes, ensuring the milk is safe for consumption.

If you’re seeking milk for its enzyme content, raw milk might be your choice. However, if you want milk that’s both full-cream and high in protein, pasteurised milk ticks all the boxes without compromising on quality.

Clearing Up Common Misconceptions

One reason people sometimes think pasteurised milk tastes different or performs differently in recipes is because of additional processes like homogenisation and standardisation. Here’s how these processes work:

·      Standardisation: This process adjusts the fat and protein content tocreate uniformity, which can affect the richness of the milk.

·      Homogenisation: This changes the consistency of the cream, giving themilk a smoother texture.

When you buy milk at the supermarket, it’s often pasteurised, homogenised, and standardised, which is why it may not taste as fresh or perform as well for making paneer or baking.

Why Farm Fresh Milk Tastes Better

At Happy Cow Milk, we believe nothing beats the taste of farm-fresh milk. That’s why we offer pasteurised milk with all the natural fat and protein content intact. Our milk is not homogenised or standardised, so you get the rich, creamy taste of milk just as nature intended.

Try Happy Cow Milk Today

Want to experience the difference for yourself? Look at our collection point page and find a collection point near you and use our convenient click-and-collect system. Alternatively, bring your own container to one of our dispensers andfill up as much fresh milk as you like.

Taste the difference with Happy Cow Milk –farm fresh, full of goodness, and just the way milk should be!

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