1. JOURNEY OF MILK

2. M i l k fat Milk is an important food for most people.
It is an important part of a balanced diet
Milk contains:
fat
starch
sugar
protein
minerals

4. Milk treatment All milk comes from dairy cows.
It is treated in different ways to produce different types.
Milk is available in forms such as: pasteurised
skimmed
UHT (ultra high temperature)
powder

5. Heat treatment of milk Milk is an ideal place for bacteria to grow.
Some bacteria are harmful so all milk is heat treated to kill them.
Common methods of heat treating are by:
pasteurisation
Ultra High Temperature

6. Pasteurisation Most milk is treated by pasteurisation. Method:
1. Heat milk to 72ºC for 15 seconds.
2. Cool quickly to below 10ºC.
3. Pack in bottle, carton or container.
Pasteurised milk will keep for up to
five days in a fridge.

7. Make Sure It’s Pasteurized
GOT Milk ?
Make Sure It’s Pasteurized
RAW MILK