What are the benefits of pasteurized buffalo milk?
Pasteurized buffalo milk is richer than whole cow milk. USDA lists 97 kcal, 6.89 g fat and 169 mg calcium per 100 g, against 61 kcal, 3.25 g fat and 113 mg calcium for whole cow milk. The CDC says pasteurization kills harmful germs and that pasteurized milk offers the same nutritional benefits without the risks of raw milk.
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What is in buffalo milk?
USDA FoodData Central lists fluid Indian buffalo milk at these amounts per 100 g, next to whole cow milk with 3.25% fat and added vitamin D:
| Per 100 g | Buffalo milk | Whole cow milk |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 97 kcal | 61 kcal |
| Protein | 3.75 g | 3.15 g |
| Fat | 6.89 g | 3.25 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.18 g | 4.8 g |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 113 mg |
USDA gives one cup of buffalo milk as 244 g, which is about 237 kcal and about 412 mg calcium by our calculation.
Is buffalo milk low in fat?
No. Its fat is about twice that of whole cow milk in the USDA data. FSSAI also sets a higher minimum for buffalo milk: 5.0% fat and 9.0% solids-not-fat, against 3.2% and 8.3% for cow milk.
Why does pasteurization matter?
The CDC describes pasteurization as heating milk to a high enough temperature for a certain time to remove disease-causing germs. It says pasteurized milk offers the same nutritional benefits without the risks of raw milk. The FDA says the perceived nutritional and health benefits of raw milk have not been scientifically substantiated. The CDC page does not say which animals’ milk it covers, so we apply it only as general guidance.
Does it prevent osteoporosis or heart disease?
We found no official source that says buffalo milk lowers the risk of either. Its calcium and protein are listed above. If you have a health condition or a milk allergy, ask a doctor or pharmacist before changing your milk.
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Is pasteurized buffalo milk healthy?
It supplies protein (3.75 g per 100 g) and calcium (169 mg per 100 g) per USDA, but it is also higher in fat and calories than whole cow milk. Pasteurization removes disease-causing germs, says the CDC.
How many calories are in buffalo milk?
USDA lists 97 kcal per 100 g, about 237 kcal per 244 g cup by our calculation.
Does pasteurization reduce the nutrition of milk?
The CDC says pasteurized milk offers the same nutritional benefits as raw milk without the risks.
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