What is reconstituted milk?

The concept of reconstituted milk confuses many consumers, especially mothers, when choosing for their children.

According to the Ministry of Health's definition of QCVN 5: 1-2017 / BYT on National Technical Regulations for liquid milk products, pasteurized / sterilized reconstituted milk is: 'Liquid products obtained by how to add the necessary amount of water to powdered milk or concentrated milk to re-establish the appropriate ratio of water and dry matter of milk or obtained by combining milkfat and nonfat dry milk, which can be supplemented water to obtain the proper composition of milk ".

This product may supplement other ingredients but is not intended to replace milk components, pasteurized / sterilized. The composition of reconstituted milk accounts for at least 90% of the final product volume.

Understandably, reconstituted milk is a product made from powdered milk or condensed milk by adding to the water to compensate for the amount of water separated during the production of powdered milk or condensed milk. material. This product may be supplemented with other ingredients but not to replace milk and milk ingredients still account for more than 90% of the final product weight.

How to distinguish reconstituted milk (left) and fresh milk (right) by reading the ingredients table outside the product packaging.(Photo: HQ).

Is reconstituted milk beneficial to health?

Reconstituted milk, like other types of milk, is healthy. Reconstituted milk still contains a certain amount of milk (> 90%), so reconstituted milk has the same effects as milk as a source of calcium, minerals, proteins, fats, carbohydrates and many. Beneficial vitamins, providing the body with nutritional balance.

Which reconstituted milk is suitable for?

Fresh milk (pasteurized or pasteurized) should be used for children over 18 months of age to reduce the risk of allergies. Children under 18 months old, the best milk for babies is breast milk.

Compared to the nutritional value, reconstituted milk cannot replace fresh milk and it is just like the "simulated" breast milk formula.

Reconstituted milk is just an alternative, with quality controlled conditions. Special cases, such as in the pathological stage, with gastrointestinal diseases such as lactose intolerance, cow's milk allergy . need to see nutritionists for specific advice.

How should we use it in a healthy way?

Milk, like any other food, is only good when used properly. According to recommendations on using milk and milk products for Vietnamese people:

• 3-5 year old children: 1 piece of cheese, 1 box of yogurt, 200 ml of milk.
• Children 6-7 years: an increase of 50 ml of milk compared to 3-5 years.
• Children 8-9 years: 1 piece of cheese increased compared to 3-5 years old.
• Children 10-19 years of age: 1 extra piece of cheese, 1 box of yogurt compared to 3-5 year olds.
• Adults 20-49 years: should use 3 units of milk per day, equivalent to 1 piece of cheese, 1 box of yogurt and 1 glass of milk 100 ml.
• Adults 50-69 years of age: 3.5 units of milk (increased by 50 ml of milk compared to 20-49 years old)
• Adults> 70 years: 4 units of milk (eat 1 extra piece of cheese compared to 20-49 years old).

Milk is also a very high calorie food, so drinking too much (whether fresh milk or reconstituted milk) will also cause excess energy, increasing the risk of overweight and obesity.