Here’s How True Fresh Milk Gets From Malaysian Farms To Your Fridge
A closer look at how Magnolia 100% Fresh Milk is produced and the journey behind every carton.
- Fresh milk comes from 100% fresh cow's milk and is pasteurised once, unlike recombined milk made from powder and water.
- F&N Magnolia's 2,000-acre Gemas farm houses over 4,000 Holstein Friesian cows, each producing 28 litres of milk daily.
- F&N Magnolia uses a unique 0.09-second pasteurisation method to preserve nutrients and retain milk's naturally creamy taste.
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Milk is one of those everyday essentials we rarely stop to think about. It’s simply part of the routine, whether it’s poured over breakfast cereal, blended into a smoothie or enjoyed on its own.
It’s only natural that when we’re standing in the dairy aisle, our routine is to only check the expiry date or immediately reach for a familiar brand.
But what many of us overlook is that the freshness and goodness of milk actually start way before it reaches the fridge aisle.
Is That Fresh Milk You’re Drinking?
When shopping for milk, you’ll generally come across two types: fresh milk and recombined milk. While you may think they’re alike, fresh milk and recombined milk are actually quite different.
Fresh milk starts with 100% fresh cow’s milk collected directly from dairy cows. Once the milk has been collected, it’s pasteurised to make it safe for consumption.
During the pasteurisation process, milk is gently heated to remove harmful bacteria. Traditional pasteurisation usually heats milk for around 15 to 20 seconds, although the exact duration can vary between producers.
On the other hand, recombined milk is produced by mixing water with skim milk powder and milk fat to create a drink that closely resembles fresh whole milk in composition and nutrition.
It then undergoes multiple rounds of pasteurisation, where the mixture is put through intense heating and processing.
But what makes milk really fresh? Well, where the milk comes from matters too. Milk sourced from local dairy farms spends less time travelling before it’s processed, which helps maintain its quality and freshness.
This puts the “fresh” in fresh milk, as opposed to recombined milk that requires extended shelf-stable treatment to allow for longer travel distances. Neither is inherently better; they simply serve different purposes.
In Malaysia, recombined milk helped make dairy more accessible at a time when fresh milk production was limited by a smaller local dairy supply.
True Fresh Milk From Moo To You
This is where brands like F&N Magnolia help bridge the gap to bring fresh milk from the farm to you.
To bring 100% fresh milk to Malaysians, F&N Magnolia established a new 2,000-acre dairy farm in Gemas, Negeri Sembilan.
The farm houses over 4,000 Holstein Friesian milking cows, which, if you didn’t know, is one of the world’s most popular dairy breeds that is recognised for producing high-quality milk.
Each dairy cow here produces over 28 litres of milk per day (that’s enough to fill an Olympic-sized pool in less than a month 🐄), and it’s this commitment to local dairy farming that helps bring quality and freshness closer to your home, right from the start.
Taking it one step further, F&N Magnolia uses its own proprietary 0.09-second pasteurisation method to better preserve the fresh milk’s nutrients.
The brand says that this also helps retain the milk’s naturally creamy taste, resulting in fresh milk that stays as close as possible to its natural state.
So whether you’re in the moo-d for a quick sip or stocking up the fridge for the whole family, F&N Magnolia’s 100% True Fresh Milk brings together the best of locally farmed milk, naturally good nutrients, and a creamy taste that’s udderly satisfying. They come in convenient 200ml packs and 1-litre cartons, available at supermarkets near you.
Learn more about F&N Magnolia’s products and explore its complete range on its website HERE.
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