What about the Milk?

Nick-H · Apr 23rd, 2005, 19:12

My [local] GF reacted with horror yesterday when she realised I put cold milk from the packet on my cornflakes.

It had never occurred to her that anyone would drink milk without boiling it first.

It had never occurred to me that it was necessary!

In fact, as it not likely to incubate more bacteria as it cools?

What do you guys do? And why?

ColinT · Apr 23rd, 2005, 19:37

Well Nick I drink tanker loads of the stuff to get some decent protein as I go to the gym a lot and need it. I always drink it straight from the carton or the plastic bag and have never boiled it. And I'm OK and still alive (I think).

Nick-H · Apr 23rd, 2005, 19:47

Thanks Colin. Colin? Colin? COLIN!

It says 'pasteurised' on the packet, but two locals so far have said not to drink it fresh.

I wonder if it is a hangover belief from the days when the milkman sold milk straight from the cow?

dani · Apr 23rd, 2005, 20:05

I've heard several times that you should boil even pasturized milk, as it is not entirely save

Bigzero · Apr 23rd, 2005, 20:16

i have never tried drinking straight from the packet... I always boil it. old habits die hard, nick..

Digital Drifter · Apr 23rd, 2005, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

My [local] GF reacted with horror yesterday when she realised I put cold milk from the packet on my cornflakes.

It had never occurred to her that anyone would drink milk without boiling it first.

It had never occurred to me that it was necessary!

In fact, as it not likely to incubate more bacteria as it cools?

What do you guys do? And why?

Will you stop trying some heroic stuff, for some time? I know you want to know the details but you don't have to fall sick to get to know drinking milk striaght out of the pack is not cricket?

The Madras heat is getting to you.....

Indojingai · Apr 23rd, 2005, 20:54

Nick-H: if you've lived in India for over 6 months, your immune system has probably caught up with the Indian variety..

go right up and drink that milk,or tap water (ref another thread from you...)

a little excersice to the sphincter muscles might save you from a coronary blockade...

just kidding big man... do what you think is best... cos ppl like to give advice but not take your regret...

Karma Queen · Apr 23rd, 2005, 21:47

bleh boiled milk. ok, might be safer, but i can't think of anything worse than warm milk on cornflakes! cold milk was one of the best things about getting home!

goangoangone · Apr 23rd, 2005, 22:41

I drink that Nestle sh*t which I think is UHT.
I have to drink skimmed milk now so what do I know about milk?

ps. I was talking to a longtimer the other day and he reckons when he goes to the fridge and the milk's off or he's run out,he pours Belo

on his cornflakes.

Reckons it's alright

Merchant · Apr 23rd, 2005, 22:53

At least in India, the milk isn't very long out of the cow. Chances are that it was pulled the morning of your drinking it.

ddevadatta · Apr 23rd, 2005, 22:53

Wow eating cornflakes in India is sacriligious! Why would you eat cornflakes when you can have dosai, uppma, poori, idili, sambhar to name just a few delictable Indian breakfasts. May the milk you pour (hot or cold, pasteurized or not) on your cornflakes taste sour!

but of course cause you no harm.

Merchant · Apr 23rd, 2005, 22:55

Quote:

My [local] GF

Nick, it seems your private messaging scheme has paid off!

goangoangone · Apr 23rd, 2005, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddevadatta

Wow eating cornflakes in India is sacriligious! Why would you eat cornflakes when you can have dosai, uppma, poori, idili, sambhar to name just a few delictable Indian breakfasts. May the milk you pour (hot or cold, pasteurized or not) on your cornflakes taste sour!

but of course cause you no harm.

Is Belo OK on Indian food then?

edwardseco · Apr 23rd, 2005, 23:32

My people boil it no matter what..

Sama · Apr 23rd, 2005, 23:48

since I will be in Chennai later this year, I've been told not to drink ANY milk or have any drinks whatsoever made with milk, because the milk in India is unpasteurized. From a story in YogaChicago magazine: "MOST MILK PRODUCTS ARE UNPASTEURIZED AND SHOULD BE COOKED OR AVOIDED."

true or not?

Apr 23rd, 2005, 19:12	#1
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	What about the Milk? My [local] GF reacted with horror yesterday when she realised I put cold milk from the packet on my cornflakes. It had never occurred to her that anyone would drink milk without boiling it first. It had never occurred to me that it was necessary! In fact, as it not likely to incubate more bacteria as it cools? What do you guys do? And why? __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Apr 23rd, 2005, 20:16	#5
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,462	i have never tried drinking straight from the packet... I always boil it. old habits die hard, nick.. __________________ miles to go.... Bigzero's Photo Gallery

Apr 23rd, 2005, 20:54	#7
Indojingai One in a billion member. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 995	Nick-H: if you've lived in India for over 6 months, your immune system has probably caught up with the Indian variety.. go right up and drink that milk,or tap water (ref another thread from you...) a little excersice to the sphincter muscles might save you from a coronary blockade... just kidding big man... do what you think is best... cos ppl like to give advice but not take your regret... __________________ I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle.

Apr 23rd, 2005, 22:41	#9
goangoangone Monsoon Loon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,535	I drink that Nestle sh*t which I think is UHT. I have to drink skimmed milk now so what do I know about milk? ps. I was talking to a longtimer the other day and he reckons when he goes to the fridge and the milk's off or he's run out,he pours Belo on his cornflakes. Reckons it's alright __________________ GoanGoan......here

Apr 23rd, 2005, 22:53	#11
ddevadatta Finger Licking Good Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 907	Eating Cornflakes Wow eating cornflakes in India is sacriligious! Why would you eat cornflakes when you can have dosai, uppma, poori, idili, sambhar to name just a few delictable Indian breakfasts. May the milk you pour (hot or cold, pasteurized or not) on your cornflakes taste sour! but of course cause you no harm. __________________ Ayurvedic cure for an Indian headache

Apr 23rd, 2005, 19:37	#2
ColinT Future Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 335	Well Nick I drink tanker loads of the stuff to get some decent protein as I go to the gym a lot and need it. I always drink it straight from the carton or the plastic bag and have never boiled it. And I'm OK and still alive (I think).

Apr 23rd, 2005, 19:47	#3
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	Thanks Colin. Colin? Colin? COLIN! It says 'pasteurised' on the packet, but two locals so far have said not to drink it fresh. I wonder if it is a hangover belief from the days when the milkman sold milk straight from the cow?

Apr 23rd, 2005, 20:05	#4
dani मेरा नाम Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 499	I've heard several times that you should boil even pasturized milk, as it is not entirely save

Apr 23rd, 2005, 21:47	#8
Karma Queen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: England Posts: 365	bleh boiled milk. ok, might be safer, but i can't think of anything worse than warm milk on cornflakes! cold milk was one of the best things about getting home!

Apr 23rd, 2005, 22:53	#10
Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,096	At least in India, the milk isn't very long out of the cow. Chances are that it was pulled the morning of your drinking it.

Apr 23rd, 2005, 23:32	#14
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 4,141	My people boil it no matter what..

Apr 23rd, 2005, 23:48	#15
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,434	since I will be in Chennai later this year, I've been told not to drink ANY milk or have any drinks whatsoever made with milk, because the milk in India is unpasteurized. From a story in YogaChicago magazine: "MOST MILK PRODUCTS ARE UNPASTEURIZED AND SHOULD BE COOKED OR AVOIDED." true or not? __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

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