Milk
The Nutritional Value of Milk
Milk contains the most important nutrients our body needs. It is also different from other foods in that it can be completely digested and absorbed by the body. Therefore, milk isa well-balanced food and an excellent source of nutrients for children adults alike. Half a litre of milk (2 glasses) per day will meet the total daily requirement of nutrients our body needs.
Some of the important nutrients:
Vitamin A helps to regenerate tissue, maintain healthy skin, promote good eyesight, and strengthen our body's immune system. One glass of milk alone provides 10% of the amount of Vitamin A recommended daily.
Vitamin B2 helps our body function properly and prevents meningitis. One glass of milk (200 ml) provides 25% of the necessary Vitamin B2 recommended daily.
Calcium and at least 14 other nutrients help our bones and teeth grow and reach their full-mass density potential. Calcium will also help prevent the curving of our spine and weakening of our bones as we age – a consequence when our calcium reserves are used up faster than they are replaced. One glass of milk (200 ml) provides 30% of the calcium recommended daily.
Milk proteins are vital for the growth and development in infants and children. At least half a litre of milk per day will meet the requirement of most amino acids critical for brain development in a child.
Aseptic Technology & 6 Layers of Protection
Milk is highly susceptible to contamination, as well as to the effects of air and light, which can affect its taste and deplete its Vitamin B12. Hence, long-life milk in Tetra Pak cartons is the better choice. First, the milk or drink goes through the Ultra High Temperature (UHT) process, a pure heat treatment which eliminates everything that can make it go bad, but retains the nutrients, flavour, and all that is good. This goodness is then locked in by the Tetra Pak carton's six layers of protective material. So, without any need for preservatives or refrigeration (until opened), what's good will stay good for many months.