Valmismaidontuotanto
Valmismaidontuotanto refers to the production of ready-to-drink milk products. This process begins with raw milk collected from dairy farms, which undergoes a series of treatments to ensure its safety, quality, and shelf life. The primary treatment is pasteurization, a heat process that kills harmful bacteria. There are different methods of pasteurization, such as High-Temperature Short-Time (HTST) pasteurization, which heats milk to at least 72°C (161°F) for 15 seconds, or Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) processing, which involves heating milk to at least 135°C (275°F) for a few seconds. UHT milk has a longer shelf life and can be stored at room temperature before opening.
After pasteurization, the milk may undergo homogenization. This mechanical process breaks down fat globules in the