How is milk powder made? What are the differences between milk powder boxes and barrels?

Nowadays, mothers are very careful when choosing milk powder for their babies, and they strictly control the first step for the health of their babies. So how is milk powder made? What is the difference between milk powder in boxes and barrels? If babies are eating milk powder, how can they judge whether milk powder causes internal heat? The following is a detailed introduction for you today.

Contents of this article

1. How is milk powder made?

2. What are the differences between milk powder boxes and barrels?

3. How to judge whether milk powder causes internal heat

How is milk powder made?

The production process of milk powder is the acceptance of raw milk, pretreatment and standardization of milk, sterilization of milk, concentration, spray drying, cooling, packaging, and finished products. Before spray drying, vacuum concentration must be performed first. 70-80% of the water in the milk is removed. Vacuum concentration can greatly reduce the amount of water evaporation during spray drying, improve milk powder particles, and improve the preservation of milk powder. The principle of spray drying is that under the action of high pressure or high-speed centrifugal force, the concentrated milk is sprayed into a mist through an atomizer into the drying chamber. When it comes into contact with the hot air blown in, the water evaporates instantly, and the milk powder is dried into particles. In this way, the production of milk powder is fast, the milk powder has good dispersion, and the degree of automation is high.

What are the differences between milk powder boxes and barrels?

1. Different milk sources: The raw materials for barrels are generally the best cow's milk. The milk sources vary greatly due to differences in origin, climate, cow breed, pasture quality, processing technology, etc., just like the difference between ordinary milk powder and bovine colostrum is very large.

2. Different formulas: The formula of barreled milk powder is generally more comprehensive than that of bagged milk powder, and the nutrients are comprehensive, such as bifidus factor, carotene, carnitine, inositol, whey protein, egg yolk globulin, immune protein, taurine and other nutrients. In addition, the content of the main formula of barreled milk powder is higher than that of bagged milk powder.

3. There is a difference in quality: the raw materials of barreled milk are better, but the packaging cost is also a bit higher. The milk powder packaged in tin cans is well packaged, the seal is not easily affected by moisture and secondary pollution, it has a long shelf life and good solubility. The cost of boxed milk is lower, but the shelf life is short, so the price of barreled milk is generally higher.

How to judge whether milk powder causes internal heat

You can check if the baby's tongue coating is red, lips are also red, and if the baby's stool is dry, it may also be caused by internal heat. Babies who drink milk powder should be given more water. This can effectively prevent internal heat. You can also choose a lighter milk powder.

The reason why milk powder causes internal heat is that the solubility of milk powder is not good, which will cause precipitation, wall adhesion, agglomeration, and even milk lumps. These are one of the main reasons for poor absorption, internal heat and even constipation in babies. When making milk, don't make it too concentrated, make it lighter, and let your baby drink more water, which will generally reduce internal heat.