Packaged Milk VS Fresh Milk – Which One is Better?
Many people ask me this question if packaged milk (dabey wala doodh) is good for health or not.
Packed or fresh milk, perhaps, this is the most common debate in many households. Which one is better? Which one is more nutritious?
So, should you trust packed milk or fresh milk? What one is better when evaluating packed milk VS fresh milk?
In today's video, I will share a simple method to test quality of milk. Please watch video till end for more details.
What is Packed Milk?
Packed milk, packaged milk, or packet milk refers to the processed milk available in cartons, bottles, and containers. It is easily accessible in convenience stores, marts, and grocery shops.
These are shelf-stable, which means that they have a longer lifespan than fresh milk. Approximately, packed milk can stay usable for up to six months. Thus, you would have seen the packets kept in the store shelves without refrigeration.
Processing Methods
- Pasteurization
- Microfiltration
- UHT
- Homogenization
- Fortification
Packaging Types
Glass Bottles
Tetra-Pak
HDPC
What is Fresh Milk?
Fresh milk is the raw, organic milk provided by the local milkman, dairy farms, and milk shops. The fresh milk does not undergo any processing method, even pasteurization. Thus, it has a shorter lifespan of a few hours or days upon refrigeration. Mostly, it is available in glass bottles, traditional steel containers, and plastic bags.
Packed Milk VS Fresh Milk- The Differences
Now, we have evaluated the basics of packed milk as well as fresh milk. It is time to lay down some primary differences between both the milk types.
Packed milk is creamier and thicker. As mentioned earlier, fresh milk does not go through a lot of processing and heating. Hence, it is thinner and less creamy.
Fresh milk has a short lifespan. Unlike packet milk, fresh milk contains bacteria and microbes. Thus, it gets spoiled quickly, even when refrigerated.
You can use fresh milk in on-go only. As it gets spoiled quickly, the fresh milk is ideal for on-go cooking and consumption. However, you can use one milk packet with intervals.
Packed milk is ideal for baking. You have to bring fresh milk to room temperature before doing technical tasks, such as baking. It can be time-consuming and inconvenient.
So, which one is better?
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