In this era of increasing health awareness, we are also more particular about our daily dietary choices. A few days ago, I saw a remark by Professor Zhang Wenhong, a well-known medical expert, who mentioned that children should consume more protein-rich and nutritious foods for breakfast, such as milk and eggs, rather than relying only on carbohydrate-based rice porridge. It is true that although a bowl of porridge can bring a temporary feeling of satiety, its energy and protein content is limited, and it is difficult to support children's learning activities in the morning.
So, I stepped into the supermarket with this new understanding and bought a few cartons of various milks - yogurt, children's high-calcium milk, walnut milk, ready to add nutrition to my family's breakfast. However, by chance, in a TV show about milk shopping, it dawned on me that the milk I had bought before was not the best choice. If you want to pick a truly high-quality pure milk, the key is to read the ingredient list on the package, especially pay attention to the "three words".
First of all, those drinks under the banner of "whole milk powder", such as yogurt and walnut milk, are not pure milk, they are milk drinks made with whole milk powder as the main raw material, although the taste is sweet, but the nutritional value is not comparable to pure milk.
Secondly, when you find that the packaging lists various additives such as vitamin D, calcium carbonate, flavors, etc., the product has deviated from the essence of pure milk. Merchants often use "high calcium", "high vitamin" and other promotional methods to attract consumers, but in fact, these additional vitamins and minerals are not easily absorbed by the human body effectively.
So, what does real pure milk look like? The answer lies in the words "raw milk" on the packaging. Pure pure milk should only have "raw milk" in the ingredient list, without any other additives. Raw cow's milk refers to freshly expressed colostrum without any added treatment, which is extremely nutritious. It is usually processed by pasteurization or whole-fat sterilization. Pasteurization can better retain the nutrients in milk, and the shelf life is about 30 days; The whole fat sterilization method is sterilized at a higher temperature, although the shelf life is as long as 6 months, some nutrients may be lost.
As for how to further judge the quality of pure milk, the following two points should not be overlooked:
Protein content: According to the mainland's standard for milk products, the protein content should not be less than 2.8 mg per 100 ml of pure milk. Therefore, when purchasing, we give preference to pure milk with a protein content of 3.0mg/100ml and above, because the higher the protein content, the better the milk quality.
Calcium content: In general, the calcium content should be between 90 mg and 120 mg per 100 ml of regular milk. According to this, calcium content is also an important indicator of the quality of milk, and it is recommended to choose products with a calcium content of not less than 100 mg per 100 ml.
In short, the next time you choose from a wide range of milk shelves, don't just focus on the brand and price, but also on the details that are essential to the nature and quality of the milk. I am your friend Xiao Crispy Meat Food, a post-90s food blogger who loves cooking and is willing to share. I hope this article can help you, let's find the purest and healthiest delicacy in the bits and pieces of life. See you next time!