12-02-2016, 09:56 PM
Abi,
Our lovely GunVermin is busy "protecting" us there, which is one reason the cost is so high.
They forget that (a) we don't pasteurize breast milk; (b) cows drink raw milk, © humans used to drink raw milk, (d) the udders are dipped in a sterilizing solution before milking, (e) heating proteins changes them, (f) pasteurizing the milk does little good, and even less when you "do the math" - instead of pasteurizing at 100 degrees for 10 minutes (whatever the number is), they do it for 200 degrees for 5 minutes, or such. It's down to seconds, from my reading. So, the bacteria gets burned, but not killed. Like grabbing a hot pot, you get a burn, but you don't die. Grab a VERY hot pot, you'll sear the flesh - but still not die.
Meantime, the pasteurization removes a lot of good minerals as well, making the milk less nutritious.
And the DEA and FBI and I forgot who else will do raids on farms that sell raw milk, to consenting/demanding adults. For your own good. And destroy the product, and fine the farmer.
But they hate us for our freedom, dontcha know?
-Dianna
Our lovely GunVermin is busy "protecting" us there, which is one reason the cost is so high.
They forget that (a) we don't pasteurize breast milk; (b) cows drink raw milk, © humans used to drink raw milk, (d) the udders are dipped in a sterilizing solution before milking, (e) heating proteins changes them, (f) pasteurizing the milk does little good, and even less when you "do the math" - instead of pasteurizing at 100 degrees for 10 minutes (whatever the number is), they do it for 200 degrees for 5 minutes, or such. It's down to seconds, from my reading. So, the bacteria gets burned, but not killed. Like grabbing a hot pot, you get a burn, but you don't die. Grab a VERY hot pot, you'll sear the flesh - but still not die.
Meantime, the pasteurization removes a lot of good minerals as well, making the milk less nutritious.
And the DEA and FBI and I forgot who else will do raids on farms that sell raw milk, to consenting/demanding adults. For your own good. And destroy the product, and fine the farmer.
But they hate us for our freedom, dontcha know?
-Dianna