raw milk
Straight from udder
Raw milk is milk that hasn't been pasteurized—heat-treated to kill bacteria.
Advocates claim it retains beneficial enzymes and bacteria destroyed by pasteurization; health authorities warn of pathogens like salmonella and E. coli.
Its sale is restricted or banned in many jurisdictions: She drives to a farm in Pennsylvania to buy raw milk.
Disease-causing microorganisms
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- salmonellaFoodborne bacterial illness
- listeriaFoodborne bacterial infection
- brucellosisBacterial zoonosis from livestock
foodborne illness · outbreak · spoilage · recall · bacterial growth · refrigeration · shelf life · testing
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- beneficial bacteriaHealth-promoting microorganisms
- microfloraMicroscopic organisms inhabiting environments
- immunoglobulinsProtective blood proteins
antibodies · bioavailable · nutrient-dense · lactase · omega-3 · vitamins · minerals · calcium
Livestock operation for milk
- cowsAdult female bovines
- udderMammalian mammary organ
- creameryButter-making facility
- pastureGrazing ground for livestock
grazing · herd · barn · farmstead · bulk tank · dairy cattle · goats · Jersey
Traditional livestock varieties preserved genetically
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- ancestralOf one's forebears
- homesteadingSelf-reliant land-based lifestyle
Not heat-treated for safety
- wholeFull and undivided
- unadulteratedCompletely unmixed, genuine
- cream lineFat-milk boundary in bottles
- freshNewly made, not stale
Illness prevention through handling
- legal battlesDisputes resolved through courts
- consumer choiceBuyer's range of alternatives
- restrictionsLimitations on action
- government oversightOfficial review of operations
inspection · advocacy · lobbying · legalization · permits · licensing
pathogens
Disease-causing microorganisms
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- salmonellaFoodborne bacterial illness
- listeriaFoodborne bacterial infection
brucellosis · foodborne illness · outbreak · spoilage · recall · bacterial growth · refrigeration · shelf life · testing · handling
probiotics
Live microorganisms aiding digestion
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- beneficial bacteriaHealth-promoting microorganisms
- microfloraMicroscopic organisms inhabiting environments
immunoglobulins · antibodies · bioavailable · nutrient-dense · lactase · omega-3 · vitamins · minerals · calcium · protein
dairy farm
Livestock operation for milk
pasture · grazing · herd · barn · farmstead · bulk tank · dairy cattle · goats · Jersey · Guernsey
heritage breeds
Traditional livestock varieties preserved genetically
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- ancestralOf one's forebears
homesteading · pre-industrial · farmhouse · historical preservation
unpasteurized
Not heat-treated for safety
- wholeFull and undivided
- unadulteratedCompletely unmixed, genuine
- cream lineFat-milk boundary in bottles
fresh · unheated · full-fat · unhomogenized · clabbered
food safety
Illness prevention through handling
- legal battlesDisputes resolved through courts
- consumer choiceBuyer's range of alternatives
- restrictionsLimitations on action
government oversight · inspection · advocacy · lobbying · legalization · permits · licensing
- dairy farmingpasteurization, cattle, dairy, butter, cheese
- dairybutter, cream, cheese, yogurt, sour cream
- Acquired Tastesdurian, blue cheese, natto, Marmite, Vegemite
- dairy productscheese, yogurt, butter, cream, sour cream
- dairy shopscheese counter, cheese wheel, cottage cheese, sour cream, whipped cream
- milksbuttermilk
raw milkpowdered milk
Dehydrated dairy product
evaporated milk · fortified milk · lactose-free milk · condensed milk · processed food
milk, raw, milky, milking, milked, rawness, milker, whole milk, milkings