Pasteurised Buffalo Milk
What is Pasteurised Buffalo Milk?
Pasteurised buffalo milk is milk from domestic water buffalo that has been heated to a specific temperature for a set period to kill harmful bacteria. It is a rich, creamy milk, often used in traditional cheesemaking.
Is Pasteurised Buffalo Milk vegan?
No. Pasteurised Buffalo Milk is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Pasteurised Buffalo Milk a major allergen?
Milk is one of the 14 major allergens that must be emphasised on food labels in the UK.
What is Pasteurised Buffalo Milk used for?
Buffalo milk is primarily used to make cheeses, most notably mozzarella, due to its high protein and fat content which contribute to a rich flavour and creamy texture.
Is Pasteurised Buffalo Milk safe?
Buffalo milk is a food ingredient, not a food additive, and therefore does not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Buffalo milk is primarily used to make cheeses, most notably mozzarella, due to its high protein and fat content which contribute to a rich flavour and creamy texture. It can also be used in other dairy products like yoghurt and ice cream.
Health notes
Buffalo milk is a food ingredient, not a food additive, and therefore does not have an E-number or require authorisation on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It is a source of protein, calcium, and other nutrients. Like all dairy products, it contains lactose, which some individuals have difficulty digesting. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming buffalo milk at typical dietary intakes.
Allergen info
Milk is one of the 14 major allergens that must be emphasised on food labels in the UK. Pasteurised buffalo milk is derived from milk and is therefore a milk allergen.
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