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Organic milk vs regular milk

Why does organic milk have so much better of a shelf life than regular milk?


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Everything I say can be fully substantiated by my own opinion.

Organic milk is, usually, put through a process called "Ultra-Pasteurization" which heats the milk longer and at a higher temperature than standard Pasteurization and kills more of the spoiling bacteria.  (Note: The shelf date applies only to unopened containers; once air gets inside, it's as mortal as any milk)

Some producers are using Ultra-Pasteurization on regular milk. (The cartons may be marked "UHT")  However, many people don't like the slightly scalded flavor; that is why most regular milk does not go this route.

Posted 2009-07-20T07:32:41Z
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Often the dairies producing organic milk are closer to the point of delivery, so it doesn't travel as far or sit in warehouses as long as regular milk.  That makes it fresher, for one thing, but also extends the length of time before purchase that it will still be good. 

Once a carton of milk is opened, however, the shelf life begins to decrease for all kinds of milk.

Some people believe that the addition of hormones and antibiotics in cows that produce regular milk cause it to "go bad" faster.  It's easy to see why organic milk tastes better than regular (because it doesn't contain anything that doesn't taste natural) ~ but the subtle effects of not adding chemicals goes far beyond the taste.  It's actually better for your health.

Posted 2009-07-23T12:54:24Z
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Your direction,not your intention,determines your destination

Earls brain has the right answer but I still love the taste of pasturized milk with a lot of the old right from the dairy taste.Loved the milk my grandmother use to get straight from the cow and when it was ice cold with the thick cream on top(when she didn't take it off for making butter) those were the good ole days.

Posted 2009-07-23T22:12:53Z
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Everything I say can be fully substantiated by my own opinion.

Sorry, but your idealistic conjecture is generally incorrect.  I work at a major distribution facility for perishable products, including organic milk.  It often comes from distant dairies, is not delivered any faster or in smaller, more frequent batches.  Plus, because it is less popular & more expensive than regular milk, it may sit in the warehouse or on the store shelves longer.  That long turn-over time is why most manufacturers choose ultra-pasteurization.

I don't know about better tasting, but I can guarantee that most organic milk is no more farm-fresh than standard dairy products. 

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