1. The origin of milk powder
2. Production process of milk powder
3. Types and differences of milk powder
4. How to choose milk powder correctly
5. Things to note when babies drink milk powder
6. Rumors about milk powder and
1. The origin of milk powder
Milk powder refers to a dry product made from fresh cow milk or goat milk through defatting, concentration and other processes. The concept of milk powder first appeared in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. At that time, in order to solve the problem of high infant mortality due to insufficient breast milk, Europe began to research and manufacture artificial formulas suitable for infant consumption. By the 1950s, with the improvement of scientific and technological levels and production technology, milk powder was produced on a large scale and widely used around the world.
2. The production process of milk powder
1. Raw material preparation: Select high-quality fresh cow milk or goat milk as raw material and perform preliminary processing.
2. Mixing: Mix raw materials according to different varieties and specifications.
3. Skimming: Separate the fat in milk through centrifugal separation and other methods to obtain skim milk.
4. Concentration: Concentrate skim milk to obtain milk powder slurry after reaching a certain concentration.
5. Spray drying: Spray dry the milk powder slurry through a spray dryer to turn it into granular milk powder.
6. Packaging: After the produced milk powder is packaged and labeled, it can be put on the market.
3. Types and differences of milk powder
1. Whole milk powder: Contains all the nutrients in whole milk, suitable for infants, young children, the elderly and other people.
2. Skimmed milk powder: most of the fat has been removed, suitable for people who need to consume fat.
3. Pure milk powder: Made from 100% fresh milk, its taste and nutrition are similar to fresh milk.
4. Galacto-oligosaccharide formula milk powder: Added ingredients such as galacto-oligosaccharide are beneficial to the healthy intestinal development of infants and young children.
5. Mother\’s milk powder: Contains a variety of nutrients and is suitable for pregnant women, lactating women and other groups.
4. How to choose milk powder correctly
1. Choose formal channels to purchase: It is recommended to choose qualified large supermarkets or professional maternal and infant stores to ensure product quality and safety.
2. Check the packaging label: You should carefully check the production date, shelf life, ingredient list and other information on the packaging label, and pay attention to whether there is a mandatory standard certification mark.
3. Pay attention to brand reputation: choose well-known brands or brands with good reputation and avoid buying fake and shoddy products.
4. Purchase according to age group: Milk powder formulas are different for different age groups, so you should choose according to the age group of your baby.
5. Things to note when babies drink milk powder
1. Prepare the formula according to the instructions: It should be prepared according to the proportion and method specified in the instructions. Do not add or reduce the amount of milk powder at will.
2. Pay attention to water quality safety: use clean and hygienic tap water or boiled water for preparation, and avoid using water sources that have not been disinfected.
3. Timely change the type of milk powder: As the baby grows and develops, the type of milk powder should be timely changed to the type suitable for his age group.
4. Suitable feeding temperature: The prepared milk powder should be heated to a suitable temperature before feeding to the baby to avoid overheating or overcooling from damaging the mouth and digestion.
6. Rumors about milk powder and
1. Rumor: Plasticizers are added to milk powder.
: There are strict regulations on food additives, and illegal additives such as plasticizers are not allowed to be added to milk powder.
2. Rumor: Feeding infants milk powder can easily lead to obesity.
: Infancy is the fastest stage of growth and development and requires adequate nutritional support. Proper selection, use and intake of milk powder will not lead to obesity.
3. Rumor: Milk powder imported from abroad is better than domestically produced milk powder.
: Many domestic brands have reached international standards, and there are many high-quality domestic milk powder brands. Consumers should choose based on actual conditions.
In short, milk powder is a convenient and nutritious food, but when using it, you need to pay attention to issues such as correct purchase, formula preparation, and feeding methods. I hope this article can help parents better understand milk powder knowledge and provide guarantee for the healthy growth of their babies.
