homogenised milk

Cards (4)

  • homogenisation is a process that forces pasteurised milk under pressure through a very fine mesh
  • this action breaks up the large fat (cream) globules into smaller particles so that the cream is evenly distributed throughout the milk
  • the greater the force of the pressure on the milk, the smaller the fat particles become
  • homogenisation causes an increased viscosity, a whiter appearance, uniform consistency and lowered heat stability