Is Kalona milk raw?

Is your milk raw? No. In most states it is illegal to sell raw milk. However, our milk is pasteurized using a low temperature process called Batch (VAT) Pasteurization allowing us to keep it as fresh as possible.

What is organic cow milk?

Organic milk differs from conventional milk in three specific ways: it must come from cows that aren’t treated with antibiotics, it must come from cows that are not given any hormones for growth or reproduction, and it must come from cows that receive at least 30% of their diet from pasture.

Who owns Kalona SuperNatural?

owner Bill Evans
Our Story. Kalona SuperNatural™ began in 2005 when owner Bill Evans and his family moved to rural Kalona, Iowa. They quickly put down roots and began contributing to the community.

Is Kalona milk ultra pasteurized?

The goal of using UP or UHT pasteurization is to extend the shelf life and create a shelf-stable product. None of Kalona SuperNatural products are pasteurized using UHT or UP.

Is Kalona milk grass-fed?

Our two whole milk varieties, plain and vanilla, are certified 100% grass-fed by the American Grassfed Association (AGA). The AGA certification guarantees that the milk used to make our 100% grass-fed products come from cows that are pasture-grazed, with no use of grains or grain products.

Is Kalona butter grass-fed?

Benefits: The cows that produce the cream for Kalona SuperNatural butter live on small Amish and Mennonite family farms in Iowa. They’re pasture-grazed and grass-fed, which means that they’re on pasture for a minimum of 120 days per year.

What is the difference between homogenized and Unhomogenized milk?

Non-homogenized milk will separate if left to settle, and the cream will rise to the top. Homogenization is a mechanical process that breaks apart milk fat molecules under high pressure so that they remain suspended evenly in the milk, producing a uniform (or homogeneous) consistency.

Is Kalona butter grass fed?

Why is ultra pasteurized milk bad?

Ultra-pasteurized milk lasts three times longer than HTST processed milk because the higher temperature not only kills the usual suspects like E. Coli and salmonella, but UHT kills all other non-pathogenic bacteria that can cause spoilage, too.

Is grass-fed milk good for you?

Dairy consumers perceive “grassmilk” as healthier. And studies have shown that it is. Grass-fed dairy and organic dairy cows provide milk significantly higher in beneficial fatty acids and lower in omega-6. Farmers can lower production costs by switching cows to grass and legume-based diets.