is Homogenised milk better for us?

[ryanedwards]

An initial google search seems to indicate it is but there is not necessarily a clear cut answer?

 

[bulkbiker]

Which "us" are you talking about tho?

 

[ryanedwards]

I actually meant to say ‘unhomogenised’ and I’m referring to people with pre or actual diabetics?

 

[Hotpepper20000]

I actually meant to say ‘unhomogenised’ and I’m referring to people with pre or actual diabetics?

Unhomogenised or not makes no difference to BG numbers.
I wouldn’t drink either as it spikes my BG. I stick to heavy cream.

 

[ryanedwards]

Sorry I’m new here (just diagnosed prediabities) What does BG stand for?

 

[Mr_Pot]

I actually meant to say ‘unhomogenised’ and I’m referring to people with pre or actual diabetics?

Don't see why it would make any difference. Homogenised milk is forced through a small nozzle to break up the fat into finer globules that remain in suspension in the milk, the constituents don't change.

 

[Mr_Pot]

Are you sure you don't mean unpasteurised?

 

[Cap'n M]

I try and avoid un-homogenised milk, not for any health reasons, but for simple practical ones. The process is mechanical, not involving heat or any chemicals and stops the milk fats from depositing on your plastic milk carton necks [who buys milk in glass bottles these days?]. I always use full-fat milk [and 10% fat yoghurt, Lancashire Farms version is great].
The other advantage of homogenised milk is, if you like your coffee Barista-style and frothy, un-homogenised milk will not froth up well.

 

[Hotpepper20000]

Sorry I’m new here (just diagnosed prediabities) What does BG stand for?

Blood Glucose.
And welcome to the forum.

 

[Mr_Pot]

who buys milk in glass bottles these days?

Me. Having regular doorstep, socially distanced, deliveries of milk has been really useful during self isolation.

 

[Colin Crowhurst]

just to clarify.... Pasteurization is "cooking" the milk to kill germs and is the standard ( as opposed to RAW milk which is untreated at all)

Homogenization is a process AFTER pasteurization that mechanically smashes up the fat particles (CREAM as it is really called) and re-distributes it evenly throughout the liquid..... mainly introduced to allow supermarkets to sell larger bottle sizes (4pt or 6pt)

I think some of the comments relate to pasteurization NOT homogenization!

 

[JohnEGreen]

Most homogenised milk you by is also pasteurized as is unhomogenised.