Healthy Living Resource - Mmm... Milk

Raw

Milk from any source (cows, goats, sheep) that has not been pasteurized. Consuming the bacteria that comes naturally in raw milk can be controversial. Since raw milk is regulated at the state level, it is only available in select Sprouts locations.

Pasteurized

The process of heating milk to a high temperature until all potential illness-causing pathogens within the milk are killed. It is estimated that more than 98% of milk sold in the U.S. is pasteurized.

Homogenization

Cow’s milk is made of two components: nonfat milk and cream.

Homogenized milk has gone through a process that breaks apart the fat molecules, dispensing the fat evenly throughout the milk rather than separated with the cream floating on the top.

Shelf Stable

Many milk alternatives are available in shelf-stable Tetra Pak, also known as aseptic packaging, which means the product is preserved and maintains freshness while sealed for up to 12 months. Once it is opened, it should be consumed within 7-10 days.

rBST

(also referred to as rBGH) A synthetic protein hormone given to ca le to boost milk output. No milk sold at Sprouts contains rBST.

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Sprouts carries more than 20 varieties of milk.

From whole to organic skim, unsweetened almond to chocolate hazelnut, Sprouts has the milk for your dietary, nutritional and taste requirements.

If cow's milk isn’t for you, Sprouts has many options to pour over your favorite cereal, use in a baking recipe or simply enjoy by the glass.

Try any of these delicious non-dairy alternatives that are available sweetened, unsweetened and/or in flavored varieties:

• Almond milk beverage Organic is a labeling term that is regulated by the USDA and indicates that the milk has been produced through approved methods that integrate cultural, biological and mechanical practices which foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation and genetic engineering may not be used in the growth of animals providing organic products. Milk labeled “organic” must come from cows that have been able to freely graze the pasture for the entire grazing season, a minimum of 120 days, and were not given GMO feed.

• Coconut milk beverage • Flax milk beverage • Hazelnut milk beverage • Hemp milk beverage • Oat milk beverage • Soy milk beverage • Rice milk beverage

Sprouts carries more than 20 varieties of milk.

From whole to organic skim, unsweetened almond to chocolate hazelnut, Sprouts has the milk for your dietary, nutritional and taste requirements.

If cow's milk isn’t for you, Sprouts has many options to pour over your favorite cereal, use in a baking recipe or simply enjoy by the glass.

Try any of these delicious non-dairy alternatives that are available sweetened, unsweetened and/or in flavored varieties:

• Almond milk beverage Organic is a labeling term that is regulated by the USDA and indicates that the milk has been produced through approved methods that integrate cultural, biological and mechanical practices which foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation and genetic engineering may not be used in the growth of animals providing organic products. Milk labeled “organic” must come from cows that have been able to freely graze the pasture for the entire grazing season, a minimum of 120 days, and were not given GMO feed.

• Coconut milk beverage • Flax milk beverage • Hazelnut milk beverage • Hemp milk beverage • Oat milk beverage • Soy milk beverage • Rice milk beverage

Raw

Milk from any source (cows, goats, sheep) that has not been pasteurized. Consuming the bacteria that comes naturally in raw milk can be controversial. Since raw milk is regulated at the state level, it is only available in select Sprouts locations.

Pasteurized

The process of heating milk to a high temperature until all potential illness-causing pathogens within the milk are killed. It is estimated that more than 98% of milk sold in the U.S. is pasteurized.

Homogenization

Cow’s milk is made of two components: nonfat milk and cream.

Homogenized milk has gone through a process that breaks apart the fat molecules, dispensing the fat evenly throughout the milk rather than separated with the cream floating on the top.

Shelf Stable

Many milk alternatives are available in shelf-stable Tetra Pak, also known as aseptic packaging, which means the product is preserved and maintains freshness while sealed for up to 12 months. Once it is opened, it should be consumed within 7-10 days.

rBST

(also referred to as rBGH) A synthetic protein hormone given to ca le to boost milk output. No milk sold at Sprouts contains rBST.

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