Skimmed milk query

Paul_Varjak

RachelD wrote:

An elderly lady crippled with ostoporosis told me her consultant had said no-one should drink skimmed milk as it's introduction had led to the current upsurge in osteoporosis cases. No idea if there's any truth in that. But I'd like to know as I use it.

Rachel

That is incorrect. Fat has no calcium content so by removing the fat to give skimmed milk you remove no calcium but that calcium is now in less volume. So, in fact, you get more calcium per given volume of skimmed milk than full-fat milk.

trafalgar_2

Judi wrote:

The reason why your home made 'skimmed' milk went bad was probably because you would need to use sterile water.

absolutely,the milk is pasteurized taking out the bacteria and thereby extending the length of time it can be kept...............by adding the water (unsterilised) you added bacteria..........and the milk goes off quicker

Paul_Varjak

trafalgar wrote:

absolutely,the milk is pasteurized taking out the bacteria and thereby extending the length of time it can be kept...............by adding the water (unsterilised) you added bacteria..........and the milk goes off quicker

Actually, pasteurising does not take out the bacteria, but it does kill some of the bacteria (but not all). To kill at the bacteria, milk has to be sterilised. Some of the newer milks are subjected to a filtration process which does actually remove some bacteria, thus extending shelf life.

trafalgar_2

Paul_Varjak wrote:

Actually, pasteurising does not take out the bacteria, but it does kill some of the bacteria (but not all). To kill at the bacteria, milk has to be sterilised. Some of the newer milks are subjected to a filtration process which does actually remove some bacteria, thus extending shelf life.

I stand corrected........................it doesn't take out ALL
thank you Paul.
But adding the water is the reason it went off quicker

Ted_Hutchinson

Confirmation of Paul's information BUPA A woman's guide to preventing osteoporosis Scroll down page to chart at bottom.

Also bear in mind New research proves organic milk is higher in vitamins and antioxidants than non-organic milk
and
Organic milk - good alternative source of Omega 3

Js_Other_Half

Something to consider here too - skimmed milk may be more likely to trigger acne in women than other types of milk:-

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/050225/356/fd9q7.html

trafalgar_2

The main thing to remember is don't water down your milk:rolleyes: or water it down only as you use it ,or it will go off quicker.

It's surprising the interesting things you learn when answering what seem like simple questions .....this site is brilliant that way.

DingDong_3

I switched to organic milk a few weeks ago. I was always put off because there was an article in Which magazine saying this couple couldn't get used to the taste. I drink skimmed and it tastes exactly the same as normal milk.

Ticklemouse

I put my kids on Organic milk a few weeks ago too. I only bought it for myself when either there was no ordinary left or it was in the reduced section. Just been to Tesco's to get milk - organic for me too and it was reduced anyway. Will do a taste test later tonight as I still have some ordinary skimmed in the fridge.

Jeryth

Cheers for the replies - I was just experimenting, as the OH has put himself on skimmed. I prefer semi, and buy UHT.

Just to add, I have tried the Night time milk (with extra melatonin, and, IMHO, it works. I did a blind test on OH, but can't do that to myself, but I still think it works. It's costly, but if insomnia is bothering you, I'd say give it a try.