How Does Higher Relative Density Affect Milk Quality?

[Aceix]

Why is milk with a higher relative density better than one with a lower one.

 

[Doug Huffman]

it depends on your measure of better. Higher butter-fat content perhaps?

 

[DrGreg]

Why is milk with a higher relative density better than one with a lower one.

In non-homogenised full-fat milk, the "cream" rises to the top. This implies denser milk has less fat.

 

[jbriggs444]

You want a higher density of "Total Solids" or "Total Dissolved Solids". Those are going to have the effect of increasing the density of the milk fluid. For a given percentage of butter fat, more solids are better.

Mind you, I'm no expert. I was barely paying attention to that part of the spiel the one time I toured a dairy operation. Google says that a hydrometer is used to measure total solids.

 

[edward]

Milk solids, not referring to fats, are being used in processed foods more and more. Higher milk solids also make for better nutrition in powdered milk.

http://www.hoards.com/12feb25-solids-not-fat

 

[lisab]

Why is milk with a higher relative density better than one with a lower one.

Could you define what you mean by 'better'?

I'm not sure General Discussion is where this thread belongs, but I need to know what you're asking before I can move it to a more suitable place.