Boil raw milk: that's why it's so important
Raw milk can already contain bacteria in the barn after boiling without boiling. It is therefore strongly advised to pasteurize milk before drinking in order to protect people who are particularly susceptible to illness.
That's why you should boil raw milk
Raw milk is considered a special taste experience, especially warm and milked directly from the animal. Unfortunately, this milk can be contaminated and contain dangerous bacteria.
- Infants, small children and the elderly are particularly at risk, but also people with general immune deficiency.
- Salmonella or coli bacteria (EHEC) can be detected in raw milk after milking.
- By heating (pasteurizing) these pathogens are killed and the milk can be safely drunk.
- Especially in raw milk from raw milk machines, Campylobacter bacteria were increasingly found, which mostly cause harmless infections, but can be extremely dangerous for the above-mentioned groups of people.
- The general danger of the bacteria is severe vomiting or diarrhea, also coupled with fever. Patients need fluids due to the loss of electrolytes and often an antibiotic.
In the next practical tip, we will investigate whether milk is healthy at all.