Raw milk

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Raw milk or unpasteurized milk is milk that has not undergone pasteurization, a process of heating foods to kill pathogens for safe consumption and extension of shelf life. Proponents have said that raw, unpasteurised milk has better flavor, and also provides better nutrition, contributions to the building of a healthy immune system and protection from allergies. However, no clear nutritional or health benefit of unpasteurised milk has been found, and there is consensus in the medical community that dangerous milk-borne diseases may be contracted from it and from products such as cheese made with it. Substantial evidence of this increased risk for no clear benefit has led countries around the world to either prohibit or regulate the sale of raw milk and raw milk products. In countries where it is available for sale, its availability and regulations vary. In the European Union, individual member states can prohibit or restrict the sale of raw milk, but it is not banned throughout the EU...

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