Milk refers to a liquid produced by all the female mammals which is a source of many vital nutrients like calcium, Vitamin D and others. It is one of the most necessary elements of human diet. Regular milk and Organic milk are two types of milk.
Organic Milk vs Regular Milk
The difference between Organic milk and Regular milk is that Organic milk is the milk obtained from the cows that graze on chemical and enzymatic free natural grasses whereas Regular milk is the milk produced by the cows feeding on vegetation treated with fertilizers.
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Organic milk is a milk which is very healthy as it is produced by the cows feeding on synthetic free vegetation and crops which are not treated with any sort of chemicals and the cows are not injected with any hormones and antibiotics.
Cows are also not given any sort of banned medications during their treatment from various diseases. Regular milk is a milk which may not be as healthy as Organic milk but is comparatively cheaper than it.
Regular milk is obtained from cows which feed on vegetation and grasses which include chemical fertilizers and pesticides and the cows are also given supplements to increase their milk generation capacity. It is also less nutritious than Organic milk.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | Organic Milk | Regular Milk |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | It is the milk obtained from cows feeding on chemical free grasses. | It is the milk obtained from cows feeding on grass treated with chemicals. |
| Price | It is expensive than the Regular one. | It is not as expensive as Organic Milk. |
| Taste | It is more whipped and buttery. | It is less whipped and buttery. |
| Pasteurization | Pasteurized using Ultra high temperature to 132 degree Celsius. | Pasteurized using standard method up to 71 degree Celsius. |
| Shelf Life | It has a longer shelf life up to 3 months. | It has a small shelf life up to 4-5 days. |
What is Organic Milk?
There has been a sudden spurt in the demand of Organic Milk all around the world due to it’s healthy proven features like being completely chemical free and being produced from environmental friendly conditions without the use of synthetic pesticides.
Every country has strict Code of Practice for handling Organic dairy farms so as to ensure the best quality of milk generation. For example, in India there is a ‘National Code of Practices for Management of Dairy Animals in India’.
Organic Milk tastes thicker, sweeter and is less sour. This is because cows in the Organic Dairy farms are allowed to graze for at least 120 days in a year. They are made to graze on different crops throughout the year.
One of the major disadvantages of consuming Organic milk is that processing at a high temperature also removes the good bacteria which is a necessary component of human diet.
What is Regular Milk?
Regular Milk is the conventional form of milk found in the majority of households all around the world. There are almost same guidelines issued by different countries regarding the treatment of cows in the Regular dairy farms.
The cows in the conventional Dairy farms are allowed to graze on the vegetation treated with chemicals and the cows are injected with growth hormones and antibodies for increasing the milk production.
Experts argue that Regular milk is not good for the health of human beings as the milk is further treated in the factory with other chemicals which even makes it a bit sour in taste. In addition, it is also less creamy and thinner as compared to genuine Organic milk.
Moreover studies say that drinking regular milk prevents type 2 Diabetes in elderly people. But certain studies also suggest people not to drink too much of Regular milk as treating it with various synthetics increases the chance of various other diseases and health problems.
Main Differences Between Organic Milk and Regular Milk
- Organic milk is obtained from cows which are not treated with supplements for increasing milk production capacity whereas Regular milk is obtained from cows which have been injected with antibodies to increase their capacity to produce milk.
- Organic milk is more environmental friendly and natural whereas Regular milk is not as healthy and natural as Organic milk.
- Organic milk is devoid of both good and bad bacteria whereas Regular milk possesses both good and harmful bacteria.
- Organic Milk does not have high content of Omega-3 fatty acids whereas Regular milk has a good amount of Omega-3 which strengthens immune system.
- Organic milk is not sold by many brands all across the world whereas Regular milk is sold by large number of brands.
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