May 01, 2025
Due to tradition, many people still boil bottled milk, but pasteurized and UHT choices may make this unnecessary.
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Pasteurized milk is safe to consume straight from a sealed, chilled pack after being heat-treated to eradicate dangerous bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.
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Boil milk only if it is broken, leaky, or incorrectly stored to eliminate the risk of contamination.
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Boiling pasteurized milk will lower folic acid, B vitamins B1, B2, and B6, and it adds no safety benefits.
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Pasteurized milk's shelf life is not increased by boiling it. Always keep opened milk chilled and use it right away.
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Tetra packs of UHT milk are already sterile and superheated, making it safe to consume straight away; boiling is not necessary unless desired.
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If the packet is sealed and stored correctly, pasteurized milk is safe to consume without boiling. Simply keep it chilled and consume it when you're ready.
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Raw milk, unlike processed milk, is not heat-treated and may contain germs, hence boiling is required before consumption.
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