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In this episode of Chemistry for Your Life, hosts Melissa and Jam delve into the chemistry of milk, focusing on the differences between raw and pasteurized milk. They discuss the processes of pasteurization and homogenization, how they affect the nutritional content of milk, and answer listener questions about raw milk's spoilage, nutritional values, and bacteria. The episode also highlights important safety considerations associated with consuming raw milk and addresses common misconceptions. The hosts also shout out their Patreon supporters and encourage others to join their community.

00:00 Introduction to Milk and Pasteurization

00:53 Listener Questions and Raw Milk Discussion

01:53 Shoutout to Patreon Member Scott B

02:38 Deep Dive into Pasteurization

05:29 Chemistry Lesson: Proteins and Pasteurization

22:27 Heating Milk at Home

23:30 Raw Milk: Myths and Facts

25:02 Pasteurization and Nutritional Content

29:22 Risks of Drinking Raw Milk

32:21 Homogenization Explained

38:18 Milk Hot Takes and Fun Facts

43:14 Conclusion and Community Shoutouts

1. https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/as/as-612-w.pdf


2. https://winnebago.extension.wisc.edu/2020/12/08/the-dangers-of-raw-milk/


3. https://realrawmilkfacts.com/raw-milk-news/sdsu-extension-raw-milk-and-home-pasteurization


4. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/pasteurization


5. https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.libproxy.library.unt.edu/22054181/


6. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0362028X22128449?via%3Dihub


7. https://pubsapp.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/stuff/7945sci2.html


8. https://youtu.be/LFKVKshX5tQ


9. https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/updates-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai

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