UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) sterilized milk is a product made from raw milk or reconstituted milk, with or without additives, after being sterilized. Its products are generally divided into two types: sterilized pure milk and flavored sterilized milk. When purchasing, consumers should pay attention to the following:
1. It is recommended to choose well-known brand products produced by reputable companies sold in large supermarkets and shopping malls.
2. Pay attention to whether the labeling on the product packaging is complete. Choose a suitable product based on your taste and needs, such as pure milk, flavored milk, or milk-containing beverages.
3. Check if the product has a uniform, consistent milky white or slightly yellow color, or the proper color for flavored milk.
4. Taste the product to see if it has the inherent flavor and aroma of milk, with no other odors, or the proper flavor and aroma for flavored milk.
You can also pour the product into a transparent glass container to see if it is a uniform liquid without any clots or viscous phenomena.
In addition, it should be noted that raw milk is milk sold on the market without any processing. Before drinking, it must be boiled. However, due to the lack of strict quality inspection, it is not recommended to purchase this type of milk. Sterilized milk undergoes ultra-high temperature sterilization, which kills all bacteria in the milk, and it is aseptically packaged, so it can be consumed directly. When consuming milk, consumers should pay attention to the following:
1. When drinking packaged pasteurized milk with simple packaging, it is best to heat it in a microwave oven or boil it in a pot before drinking, but it does not need to be brought to a full boil. Heat it until ripples appear on the surface (around 80°C).
2. It is best to drink milk for breakfast. Drinking a glass of milk before bedtime can help with sleep.
3. Do not drink milk on an empty stomach. When the stomach is empty, milk stays in the stomach for a short time and cannot be fully digested by enzymes. It will quickly enter the intestine, affecting the digestion and absorption of milk.