Additives in Supermarket Milk: What You Should Know
All the fresh and plain milk that you see on the supermarket shelves has nothing added at all. It will have undergone processing to purify and standardise the milk and to extend its shelf life, but nothing is added, so you can be confident of buying milk with no additions....
The Difference Between Fresh Milk and Long-Life Milk — Which is Better for Your Business?
Milk is one of the most nutritious drinks available as it contains many minerals and vitamins that are vital for good health. However, it does come in many forms, including full fat, reduced fat, skim, and flavoured milk. Two significant categories are long life and fresh milk. They are both obtained...
What's Really in Your Milk? Breaking Down Every Ingredient Label
Cows' milk is intended to sustain a young calf in the first few months of its life and help it to develop. Because of this, it contains all the vitamins and minerals that young calves need, and these are also extremely beneficial for humans. Milk is, in fact, one of...
The Rise of Lactose-free Dairy: Who Benefits and Why?
Lactose-free dairy products are rapidly gaining popularity. The market is valued at $602 million in Australia in 2024 and is projected to grow at an annual rate of 31%, reaching $1.5 billion by 2028 for Australia and New Zealand. The increase is largely driven by the rise in lactose intolerance,...
Is double cream the same as thickened cream?
There are so many different varieties of cream these days, all with slightly different properties and qualities. While cream is an all-encompassing term, its different varieties are pretty distinct from each other, so it’s important to know the difference between them when considering which one to use in your cooking....
What is cream top milk?
If you get your deliveries from a local dairy farm, you may have wondered what causes that layer of cream to form on top of your milk sometimes. Don’t worry! It doesn’t mean your milk has gone off, or curdled, or anything bad. It’s all to do with the fat...