Product Quality
To ensure the quality of Canadian milk products, all producers must conform with Canadian regulations and Health Canada’s decisions regarding antibiotics, hormones and more.
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Cows and Hormones
Are artificial growth hormones to increase cows' milk production allowed in Canada? No. Growth hormones, such as recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST), have not been approved for use in Canada.
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Antibiotics
Are there antibiotics in milk? No. Dairy regulations in Canada are very clear. Milk undergoes strict testing to ensure its high quality, including the absence of antibiotic residue.
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Raw Milk
Does pasteurization destroy the nutritional properties of milk? Is it healthier to consume raw milk? Pasteurization has very little impact on the nutritional value of milk and is essential to preserve its safety.
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Portable Milk
Some milk products don’t require refrigeration. How is that possible? UHT pasteurization and aseptic packaging allow milk to be kept at room temperature.
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Organic Milk
Is organic milk healthier than conventional milk? No. Organic and conventional milk are nutritionally identical: they contain the same amount of calcium, vitamin D and other essential nutrients.
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Lactose Intolerance and Health: Consensus from the National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health recently released a consensus statement on lactose intolerance and health. This consensus statement was prepared by independent panels of health professionals and public representatives and is based on the results of a systematic evidence review.
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The Role of Milk in Physical Activity
The evidence to date indicates that both white milk and chocolate milk may play an important role in the context of sports nutrition.
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Health Concerns
Scientific evidence supports the fact that there is no need to be concerned about the health consequences of consuming milk products.
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