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General Science / Re: Is there a simple way to make fresh milk drinkable?
« on: 06/09/2023 15:39:01 »
As someone who was basically raised on fresh (or raw) milk, I'm a bit confused. Why would you think that it is unsafe, in general, to drink? As long as the animal that is milked is healthy and the milking conditions are clean, and the milk is refrigerated soon after milking, it is safe enough.
The big issue with raw milk is that, if left at ambient temp, it is a fertile breeding ground for pathogens. If you are really worried about it, you can pasteurize it yourself, simply by heating it to ~100F for 20 minutes or so.
The big issue with raw milk is that, if left at ambient temp, it is a fertile breeding ground for pathogens. If you are really worried about it, you can pasteurize it yourself, simply by heating it to ~100F for 20 minutes or so.