Boiling pasteurized milk before drinking can reduce nutrients
Whether to boil pasteurized milk before drinking it or not is a question that many people wonder, especially mothers and the elderly who are used to the habit of boiling all kinds of milk.
Ms. G. Sushma, a clinical nutritionist at CARE Hospital, Banjara Hills (Hyderabad, India) shared with indianexpress that pasteurized milk does not need to be boiled before use. The reason is that this type of milk has undergone a heat treatment process at high temperatures to kill harmful bacteria.
Reheating is not only unnecessary but can also reduce nutritional value, especially heat- sensitive vitamins such as B12 and C, says Sushma.
In addition, if properly stored at the right temperature, bottled or bag-shaped pasteurized milk can be used safely until before the expiration date.
Ms. Sushma also notes that boiling pasteurized milk can change the texture and flavor, and also cause protein bienption, which can sometimes cause indigestion, especially for people with sensitive digestive systems.
Protein is complex and difficult to break down, increasing the amount of waste in the body, which can even lead to inflammation or other digestive problems.
In addition, Ms. Sushma believes that the calcium in pasteurized milk may be of poor quality and if consumed in excess, in some cases, it can increase the risk of kidney stones.
Who should limit or avoid drinking pasteurized milk?
According to Sushma, people who are allergic or sensitive to milk protein, people with lactose intolerance or galactosemia should avoid this milk.
If the use of pasteurized milk makes the symptoms worse or the doctor recommends stopping drinking milk, it should be eliminated from the diet.
People with weak digestive systems and susceptible to digestive problems should be cautious, Sushma emphasized. For healthy people, pasteurized milk is completely safe to drink directly, as long as it is properly preserved and has not expired.
