Doctor shares the different types of milk and what they contain on Twitterjaya
You might think milk is milk, either way. Well, due to marketing campaigns of milk or milk-based products, all the different types of milk can get a little confusing.
If you aren’t sure which type of milk is the best for you and your family, Dr Kamarul Ariffin is here to help you! The friendly Twitterjaya doctor recently posted an extensive thread on the topic.
Siapa tahu beza susu segar, susu penuh krim, susu skim, susu rendah lemak, susu isian, susu sejat, susu pekat dan sebagai?
Kalau tak tahu, kena follow thread ni! pic.twitter.com/GQS7jM8kd0
— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
[Who knows the difference between fresh milk, full cream milk, skimmed milk, low-fat milk, filled milk, evaporated milk etc?
If you don’t know, then follow this thread!]
Is it just us or does the intro tweet already have you scratching your head? “Filled milk†is a completely new concept for us…
1. Susu Segar (Fresh Milk)
Susu mentah yang dipasteurkan untuk bunuh kuman. Ia dijual dalam bentuk aslinya(cecair). Jika ia susu import, maka ia diimport dalam bentuk cecair. Oleh itu, harganya lebih mahal sedikit. pic.twitter.com/W3yub8fuaG— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
1. Fresh milk
Fresh milk is raw cows milk pasteurised (heated then cooled to specific temperatures) to kill harmful bacteria. It is sold in its original form (liquid). If imported, it is done so in liquid form. Because of this, it tends to be a little more expensive.
2. Susu Penuh Krim (Full Cream Milk)
Susu yang mengandungi komposisi lemak seperti susu segar iaitu sekitar 3.8%. Ia dijual dalam bentuk susu sedia minum atau dikeringkan menjadi susu tepung. pic.twitter.com/qzWbCVtJY3— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
2. Full cream milk
Full cream milk is fresh milk that contains an average of 3.8% milk fat. It can be sold ready to drink or dehydrated into milk powder.
3. Susu Rendah Lemak (Low Fat Milk)
Susu yang telah dibuang sebahagian lemaknya sehingga mengandungi sekitar 1.5% kandungan lemak. Ia dijual dalam bentuk susu sedia minum atau dikeringkan menjadi susu tepung. pic.twitter.com/g7ZfeEnYde— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
3. Low-fat milk
Low-fat milk is fresh milk that with some milk fats removed until only an average of 1.5% of milk fats are left. It is sold ready to drink or dehydrated into milk powder.
4. Susu Skim (Skimmed Milk)
Susu yang telah dibuang sebahagian lemaknya sehingga mengandungi sekitar 0.15% kandungan lemak. Ia dijual dalam bentuk susu sedia minum atau dikeringkan menjadi susu tepung. pic.twitter.com/1FLCTQy0Hq— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
4. Skimmed milk
Skimmed milk is fresh milk with its milk fats removed until it only has on average 0.15% milk fats left. It is sold ready to drink or dehydrated into milk powder. Some times milk solids are added to make it taste better.
5. Krim (Heavy/Whipping Cream)
Lemak/krim terapung yang diasingkan daripada susu asli. Heavy cream memiliki sehingga 40% kandungan lemak. Krim putar(whipping cream) pula mengandungi sekitar 30% lemak susu. pic.twitter.com/mQ9D3GBx4k— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
5. Heavy/whipping cream
Heavy/whipping cream is the thick part of milk that rises to the top due to its high-fat content. Cream contains up to 40% of milk fat. It has one of the highest fat contents compared to other dairy products. Whipping cream contains about 30% of milk fat.
6. Susu Isian(Filled Milk)
Susu yang lemaknya telah dibuang dan digantikan/disi pula dengan lemak sayuran(lazimnya sawit). Pendek kata, susu skim atau pepejal susu yang campur lemak sayuran. Lazimnya dijual dalam bentuk susu sejat atau serbuk.— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
6. Filled milk
Filled milk is fresh milk which has had it’s milk fats removed and replaced with vegetable fat (such as palm oil). Essentially, it is skimmed milk or milk solids mixed with vegetable fats used for baking and cooking purposes. Usually sold as evaporated milk or in powder form.
7. Susu Sejat (Evaporated Milk)
Susu asli penuh krim atau isian yang dipanaskan agar kandungan airnya tersejat dan menghasilkan susu yang lebih padat. Tiada tambahan gula dicampur kepada susu ini. pic.twitter.com/b3VP9Kdrhk— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
7. Evaporated milk
Evaporated milk is made by simmering fresh milk over low heat until 60% of its water is removed. The milk is then homogenised, which integrates all the fat molecules so they don’t separate over time. Usually, sugar is not added to this type of milk and it is naturally low in fat.
8. Susu Pekat Manis (Sweetened Condensed Milk)
Susu asli penuh krim atau isian tersejat yang ditambah gula, kemudian dipanaskan sehingga sebatian menjadi pekat dan terkaramel. Inilah yang banyak makan kaki rakyat Malaysia. pic.twitter.com/FUobd2GLb8— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
8. Sweetened condensed milk
Sweetened condensed milk is made by simmering fresh milk over low heat, like evaporated milk, until most of its water is removed. It then has sugar added to it to prolong its shelf life. Sugar prevents microorganisms from growing in the milk and helps to thicken it even further. The sugar is added after it is simmered and pasteurised.
9. Krimer (Creamer)
Ia diperbuat daripada pepejal susu, minyak, air, gula/pemanis tiruan, emulsifier, penstabil dan pemekat. Ada yang tiada pepejal susu pun. Datang dalam bentuk cecair, ada serbuk. Pilihan yang tidak sihat. pic.twitter.com/I1KcXqAGs0— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
9. Creamer
Creamer is dairy-free. Although ingredients vary from brand to brand, most creamers are made from a combination of water, sugar and vegetable oil. It is usually heavily processed with added sugar. It comes in liquid form and powder form. An unhealthy option.
10. Susu Bukan Tenusu(Non Dairy Milk)
Susu daripada sumber tumbuhan seperti soya, badam, santan, beras dan sebagainya. Ia biasanya digunakan oleh mereka yang alergi kepada susu, intoleran laktosa, atau vegan. pic.twitter.com/NK1Ch4om0f— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
10. Non-dairy milk
Non-dairy milk is derived from plant sources such as soy, almonds, coconut, rice and others. It is usually consumed by those who have allergies to milk, are lactose intolerant or vegan.
In response to the thread, several Twitter users had some points to clarify with Dr Kamarul.
Susu pekat manis ada banyak jenis.
Sweetened creamer
Sweetened full cream milk
Sweetened filled milk
Sweetened skimmed milkYang tiada langsung pepejal susu adalah krimer
Vitamin dalam susu tu tutup mata jelah. Jika perlu vitamin, baik ambil dari sumber segar: sayur, buah, etc
— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
Although milk does tend to contain some vitamins, Dr Kamarul advises negating the vitamins contained in milk saying that vegetables and fruits are much better sources of vitamins than milk.
Susu formula adalah susu yang formulated mengikut keperluan bayi mengikut umur.
Susu kita minum tu susu lembu, ia tak semestinya sesuai ikut keperlyan bayi. Ada masa susu lembu tak sesuai juga untuk anak kita.
— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
Anyway, no to say susu formula itu yang terbaik. Ia bergantung kepada umur, kondisi dan keperluan kanak-kanak.
Jadi, kita kena ikut nasihat doktor/dietician yang telah lihat/periksa/rawat anak kita. Itu yang elok.
— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
As for formulated milk for children, Dr Kamarul says that cows milk does not contain enough nutrients required for babies and sometimes cows milk is not suitable for babies at all. Thus, for children below the age of 2, formulated milk recommended by the child’s doctor is the best type of milk for them (besides mother’s milk, of course).
4 tahun, tiada masalah minum full cream. Kecuali anak tu dah obese. Kalau obese, kena ambil susu rendah lemak.
— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
Bukan diganti.
Skim milk has lower fat & protein, so comparing to the same volume of it and full cream milk, skim milk has more lactose(sugar).
Full cream= high fat & protein, low lactose.
Skim milk = low fat and protein, high lactose.
Depends kesihatan kita perlu yang mana.
— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
So much info! Thanks to the good doctor for taking the time to educate us all on this!
And Twitterjaya really milked this doctor for info, didn’t they?
Susu sajat sesuai untuk @AfiqRosdan_
— Kamarul Ariffin (@dr_chaku) June 13, 2019
Starving forensic investigator turned writer cause she couldn't find a job. Used to search for killers now searches for killer stories.