Raw Milk vs Pasteurized Milk: Difference and Comparison

Milk is very important for the all-round physical and mental development of the body. It has several nutrients in it. It is taken at breakfast and after dinner also.

 For example, cow milk, goat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, and many more. Except these also, there are types of milk that include raw milk and Pasteurized milk.

Key Takeaways

1. Raw milk is untreated. Pasteurized milk has been heat-treated to kill pathogens.
2. Pasteurized milk has a longer shelf life. Raw milk may contain harmful bacteria.
3. Raw milk proponents argue for potential health benefits, but medical experts recommend pasteurization for safety.

Raw Milk vs Pasteurized Milk

Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized, while pasteurized milk has been heated to a specific temperature to kill any harmful bacteria that may be present. Raw milk is considered to be more natural and nutritious, but it also carries a higher risk of bacterial contamination.

Raw Milk is milk that does not go through the process of heating to kill several bacteria to make it safer for consumption. It is also known as unpasteurized milk.

Pasteurized Milk is when cold raw milk is undergone through a process of heating. It results in terminating harmful bacteria present in the milk that can cause food poisoning or some allergy.

Comparison Table

Parameters of Comparison	Raw Milk	Pasteurized Milk
Safety	It is less safe.	It is safer.
Shelf life	Shorter shelf life	Longer shelf life
Lipase	Contains lipase	Does not contain it.
Pathogenic bacteria	Have pathogenic bacteria	Does not have this bacteria
Organoleptic or Properties	Properties remain the same	Properties change

What is Raw Milk?

Raw milk has been proven to be the best source of nutrition. It is better than Pasteurized Milk in several ways and has the following benefits:

1. It is full of nutrition as 244grams of raw milk has Calories: 150, Protein: 8 grams, Fat: 8 grams, Calcium: 30% of the RDA, Vitamin A: 6% of the RDA, Iron: 6% of the RDA, Cholesterol: 10% of the RDA, Sugars: 12 grams.
2. Excellent source of Raw Protein: we all are aware of the benefits of protein in the body and what can cause a lack of protein.
3. Beneficial for bones: as we know, it has all the necessary nutrients that include calcium.
4. Helpful in preventing weight gain: it is a useful and great option for preventing the problem of obesity, this has been proven in studies, too, that drinking raw milk prevents obesity in children.
5. A versatile product: it is very versatile and can be consumed with several other things.

What is Pasteurized Milk?

When Raw Milk is gone through the process of heating, it turns into Pasteurized Milk. This process was invented around 150 years ago.

The following are the benefits of consuming Pasteurized Milk:

1. Less risk of Sickness: consuming raw milk invites several bacteria into the body. Therefore Pasteurized Milk does not cause any direct problems.
2. Rich in Nutrients: raw milk only has a few existing nutrients. But Pasteurized Milk can also have added extra nutrients. Therefore, it is healthier.

Except these, Pasteurized Milk can be stored for a longer period than Raw Milk.

Disadvantages of Pasteurized Milk:

1. Less naturally occurring nutrients: due to excessive heating, few nutrients that were present in the Raw milk are destroyed, and therefore, when compared, it has less natural nutrients than Raw Milk.
2. Added Contaminates: in Pasteurized Milk, sometimes, some extra synthetic products are added.

Main Differences Between Raw Milk and Pasteurized Milk

1. Pasteurized Milk is available in different forms, i.e., semi-skimmed and skimmed forms, while Raw Milk is only available in liquid form.
2. Raw Milk has some Pathogenic bacteria which are not present in Pasteurized Milk.

References

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