Milk Label & Beyond
There is quite an array of milk available, so it's no wonder consumers are often confused by all the labels.
There is quite an array of milk available, so it's no wonder consumers are often confused by all the labels. Let's break them down:
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Full-Fat Milk: Standardised whole milk has a fat content of 3.5%, offering a rich, creamy flavour along with essential fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K.
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Semi-Skimmed Milk: This is milk where the fat has been reduced through filtering. In the UK, semi-skimmed milk typically contains around 1.8% fat, about half the fat of whole milk. It's the most popular milk choice in the UK.
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Skimmed Milk: With just 0.1% – 0.3% fat, skimmed milk is virtually fat-free. It has fewer calories and less fat than whole milk. However, without the fat, it can't retain fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K. Some argue it was designed more for profitability than for promoting true health benefits.
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HTST (High-Temperature Short Time): Introduced in the 1930s, this milk is pasteurised at 71°C (161°F) for 15 seconds, giving it a shelf life of several weeks. This process is often marketed as 'pasteurised.'...
