牛奶常见问题解答

什么是无乳糖奶粉？

Organic Valley's lactose free milk is delicious and nutritious organic milk with the natural enzyme lactase added.有机河谷的无乳糖奶粉，是美味和营养的有机牛奶与天然酶乳糖酶。 Lactase breaks down the milk-sugar lactose into the more easily digestible sugars galactose and glucose.乳糖酶分解牛奶糖，乳糖进入更易于消化的糖类半乳糖和葡萄糖。 The lactase we add is similar to the lactase created by the body during normal digestion of dairy products.该乳糖酶，我们补充的是，类似的乳糖酶所造成的人体在正常消化奶类制品。 After the lactose is broken down to galactose and glucose, the milk has a slightly sweeter flavor profile.后乳糖分解为半乳糖和葡萄糖，牛奶略有甜风味剖面。

What is organic milk? 什么是有机牛奶？

Wholesome, delicious, and nutritious Organic Valley milk is produced by cooperative family farmers working in harmony with nature.有益健康的，好吃，有营养的有机山谷牛奶生产合作社，由农民家庭，工作与自然和谐共存。

• The USDA organic standards are the strictest organic food labelling standards in the world.美国农业部有机农产品标准是最严格的有机食品标签标准，在世界上。
• Certified organic farms are required to follow the strict production rules of the USDA's National Organic Standards ( www.ams.usda.gov/nop ), and are inspected and audited for compliance by an independent third party for compliance every year.经过认证的有机农场必须按照严格的生产规则，对美国农业部的国家有机标准（ www.ams.usda.gov /的NOP ） ，并考察和审定，为遵守由一个独立的第三方遵守每一年。
• Production plants, like the farms, are certified, inspected, and audited for compliance annually.厂生产的，如农场，经过认证，检查，审计和遵守一次。
• Organic farmers do not use antibiotics, synthetic hormones, or synthetic pesticides in production.有机农民不使用抗生素，激素的合成，或合成杀虫剂在生产。
• In the event of a life-threatening situation, antibiotics or other prohibited medications cannot be withheld and will be used by the farmer.在发生危及生命的情况下，抗生素或其他违禁药物，不能隐瞒，并会使用的农民。 However, those animals must then be permanently removed from organic production.然而，这些动物然后必须永久地删除其中的有机生产。
• Once certified organic, the cows receive only 100% certified organic feed.一旦经过认证的有机，牛只得到百分之一百经过认证的有机饲料。
• Organic cows are primarily fed on certified organic pasture during the grazing season, which provides better quality of life for the animal, superior animal health, and greater nutritive value in food derived from the animal.有机奶牛，主要是美联储对经过认证的有机牧草，在放牧季节，它提供更好的生活质量，为动物，优良家畜卫生，和更大的营养价值在食品中来自动物。
• Certified feed and pasture are grown on land not treated with synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, or genetically modified organisms for a minimum of three years.认证的饲料和牧草生长的土地，不与合成肥料或农药，或转基因生物体为至少三年。
• Organic animals and feeds must not be genetically modified organisms or contain products from genetically modified sources.有机动物及饲料绝不能转基因生物体或产品含有转基因源。

Every truckload of milk is tested for antibiotics, temperature, and bacteria, and all organic milk processing plants are inspected to verify organic product is never mixed with conventional product, non-approved ingredients, or cleaning materials.每卡车的牛奶是检验抗生素，温度和细菌，以及所有有机牛奶加工厂进行检查，以核实有机产品是从来没有混合，与传统的产品，未经批准的成分，或清洁用品。

What is 'homogenized' milk? 什么是'匀浆'奶？

Homogenized milk has gone through the homogenization process.匀浆奶经过均质化进程。 Homogenization breaks up and disperses the fat, or cream, evenly throughout the milk, making the consistency uniform.均一休息，并分散脂肪，或霜剂，均匀地在整个牛奶，使一致性制服。 Nothing is added to the milk during this process.什么是添加到奶粉在这个过程中。

What is 'ultra-pasteurized' milk? 什么是'超巴'奶？

Ultra-pasteurized milk (UHT) has been flash-heated with steam to 280°F and then vacuum chilled rapidly back down to 38°F.超巴氏奶（超高温）一直在快闪记忆体加热蒸汽，以280 ° F和，然后真空冷冻迅速回落到38 °楼 This temperature variation kills more microorganisms than regular pasteurization.这一温度变化导致死亡人数更多的微生物比普通杀菌。 The result is milk with a longer shelf life.其结果是牛奶与较长的货架寿命。

What is Shelf-Stable milk? 什么是货架稳定的牛奶？

The revolutionary process of aseptic packaging allows milk to be stored at room or chilled temperatures for up to 6 months until opened, eliminating worry about the product staying fresh.革命过程中的无菌包装，使牛奶可存放在室温或冷冻温度达6个月，直至打开，消除顾虑产品下榻的清新。 Shelf-stable milks are perfect for camping, and make it easy to have the milk you need on hand when you need it.货架稳定的牛奶都是完美宿营，并使其容易有牛奶，你就需要手的时候，你所需要的资讯。

Why doesn't shelf-stable milk require refrigeration? 为什么不货架稳定奶需要冷藏？

Our shelf-stable milks are ultra pasteurized and aseptically packed, giving it a shelf life of 6 months prior to opening.我们的货架稳定的牛奶是超巴和无菌包装，赋予它的保质期为6个月前开放。 This longer shelf life results from the extra care given to milk in the aseptic packaging process - from sterilization of the processing equipment and environment, to preparing the carton for filling, to the process of ultra pasteurization itself which heat treats milk to eliminate potentially harmful bacteria.这较长的货架寿命的结果必须由格外小心，给予牛奶在无菌包装过程-从杀菌处理设备，环境等方面做好准备，以迎接纸箱装货，对这一进程的超高杀菌本身热量待人牛奶，以消除潜在的有害细菌。 Most consumers have used aseptically packaged products before in the form of the aseptic juice box.大多数消费者使用无菌包装的产品，才在形式上的无菌果汁盒子。 The aseptic packaging process is based on ensuring that both food and packaging materials are free of potentially harmful bacteria at the moment the food is packaged.无菌包装过程，是基于确保粮食和包装材料都是免费的潜在有害的细菌目前食品包装的。

What is aseptic packaging? 什么是无菌包装？

Aseptic is a revolutionary process of packaging which allows preservation of perishable liquid foods, keeping them safe and fresh for up to six months without refrigeration or preservatives.无菌是一个革命性的过程中的包装，使保鲜易腐液体食品，使他们的安全和新鲜长达六个月，无需冷藏或防腐剂。

Box-shaped aseptic packages contain six layers in a laminate of three materials: 70% high-quality paperboard; 24% polyethylene; and 6% aluminum.箱形无菌包包含六层在层压板三种材料： 70 ％的高品质板纸; 24 ％聚乙烯;和6 ％铝。 Paper provides stiffness, strength, and the efficient brick shape to the package.文件规定，刚度，强度，并有效地砖的形状，以整套计划。 Polyethylene in the innermost layer forms the seals that make the package liquid-tight and provides a protective coating on the exterior to keep the package dry.聚乙烯在内心层形式的封条，使整套液气密性，并提供一个保护性涂层对外部，以保持包装干燥。 An ultra-thin aluminum layer forms a barrier against light and oxygen, eliminating need for refrigeration, and preventing spoilage without use of preservatives or irradiation.超薄铝层，形成了一个屏障对光线和氧气，从而消除需要冷藏，并防止腐败，没有使用防腐剂或照射。

What happens during the aseptic packaging process? 会发生什么，在无菌包装过程？

During the aseptic packaging process, milk is flash pasteurized, then filled into sterilized packaging and sealed.在无菌包装过程中，牛奶是闪光巴，然后装入无菌包装和密封。 Specifically, roll-fed packaging is sterilized and shaped into a tube.具体来说，轧辊馈包装灭菌，并逐渐形成一个筒。 The tube is filled with product and sealed below the surface of the liquid, ensuring there is no air space in the package.该管的是洋溢着产品和密封地表以下的液体，以确保不存在空在包裹内。 Sterilization of the packaging material is achieved by way of a hydrogen peroxide rinse, and any residue is removed with heat.灭菌包装材料是实现了由一个过氧化氢冲洗，并没有残留物清除与热力。 This leaves the packaging material completely dry and creates a sterile atmosphere in the filling section.这使得该包装材料完全干燥，并创造了一个无菌的气氛中充填科。 The flash-heating-and-cooling aseptic process reduces the energy use and nutrient loss found in conventional sterilization.闪速加热和冷却过程中的无菌减少能源使用及养分流失发现，在常规消毒。

Is aseptic packaging environmentally friendly? 是无菌包装环保吗？

The ratio of product to packaging of this process is very resource efficient at 97% product and 3% packaging, and it uses 60% less plastic than other forms of packaging.比例产品包装的，这个过程是很有效的资源，在97 ％的产品和百分之三包装，它使用的60 ％以下的塑料比其他形式的包装。 This package is made mostly from paper which is, unlike plastic, a renewable resource.这套方案作了大多来自文件，其中是，不像塑料，可再生资源。 An aseptic packaging use less energy to manufacture, fill, ship and store than almost any other package, and was awarded the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development in 1996.无菌包装用更少的能源来制造，填充，船舶和商店几乎比任何其他方案，并获得美国总统奖的可持续发展，在1996年。 The packaging is 100% recyclable, but few communities currently have programs in place to handle it.包装是百分之百可回收，但很少有人社区，目前有专门的程序到位，处理它。

What is lactose free milk? 什么是无乳糖奶粉？

Organic Valley's lactose free milk is delicious and nutritious organic milk with the natural enzyme lactase added.有机河谷的无乳糖奶粉，是美味和营养的有机牛奶与天然酶乳糖酶。 Lactase breaks down the milk-sugar lactose into the more easily digestible sugars galactose and glucose.乳糖酶分解牛奶糖，乳糖进入更易于消化的糖类半乳糖和葡萄糖。 The lactase we add is similar to the lactase created by the body during normal digestion of dairy products.该乳糖酶，我们补充的是，类似的乳糖酶所造成的人体在正常消化奶类制品。 After the lactose is broken down to galactose and glucose, the milk has a slightly sweeter flavor profile.后乳糖分解为半乳糖和葡萄糖，牛奶略有甜风味剖面。

Why does Organic Valley produce lactose free milk? 为什么有机流域产生乳糖免费牛奶？

Our cooperative produces lactose free milk so the health benefits of organic milk are available to lactose intolerant individuals.我们的合作生产无乳糖奶粉，所以健康的好处有机牛奶可供乳糖不能容忍个人。 An estimated 25% of Americans are unable to digest lactose.据估计， 25 ％的美国人无法消化乳糖。 Lactose intolerance is particularly common in non-European ethnic populations.乳糖不耐症是常见的，特别是在非欧洲裔人口。 As people age, they produce less lactase.随着人们年龄，他们所生产的低乳糖。 Lactose intolerance occurs in children as well, but not as frequently.乳糖不耐症发生在儿童一样，但不作为频繁。 Organic Valley produces the only organic lactose free milk on the market today.有机流域产生的唯一有机无乳糖奶粉对当今市场上。

How is lactose free milk created? 如何是无乳糖奶粉造成的？

Organic whole milk from our pasture-fed cows is skimmed to the desired fat level, and then the enzyme "lactase" is added to the milk and slowly mixed for 24 hours.有机全脂牛奶从我们的牧草喂养奶牛被撇到想要的脂肪水平，然后在酶的"乳糖酶" ，添加到奶粉，并慢慢地混合，为24小时。 We derive our lactase enzyme from the dairy yeast Kluyveromyces.我们从中我们乳糖酵素从乳制品酵母克鲁维酵母。 It takes a minimum of 24 hours for the lactase enzyme to break down the lactose.它至少在24小时内为乳糖酵素分解乳糖。 Samples of the milk are tested to ensure the lactose is reduced to a "lactose free" state, and then the milk is ultra-pasteurized.样本的牛奶测试，以确保乳糖是沦为"乳糖免费"的状态，那么，牛奶是超巴。 Afterwards, as a result of the process of pasteurization, the added lactase enzyme is no longer active in the milk.后来，由于这一过程中的杀菌，再加上乳糖酵素是不再活跃，在牛奶。

What is Organic Valley Cultured Buttermilk? 什么是有机山谷培养buttermilk ？

Buttermilk is a tangy, low-fat, cultured dairy product with a creamy consistency somewhere between milk and heavy cream. buttermilk是一支中，低脂肪，培养乳制品与奶油一致性介于牛奶和重型霜。 It is enjoyed by many as a nutritious beverage with an old-fashioned flavor.这是所享有的许多作为一个有营养的饮料的一个老式的味道。 Buttermilk is also wonderful for baking, lending a rich, hearty flavor and light flaky texture, with fewer calories than whole milk or cream. buttermilk也是精彩焗，借贷丰富，衷心风味和轻酥纹理，少热量比全脂牛奶或奶油。 It is a great base for creating soups or salad dressings, and makes an effective and flavorful marinade because of its high acidity.这是一个很大的基地，为创造汤类或沙拉酱，并提出有效和可口马里由于其酸度高。 Buttermilk is often used to coat poultry and fish before frying or baking. buttermilk是经常被用来外衣，家禽和鱼类之前煎炸或烘烤。 The tangy flavor of buttermilk goes well with sweet fruits and desserts, as well.该tangy风味buttermilk顺利，甜的水果和甜点，以及。

How is Organic Valley Cultured Buttermilk made? 如何有机山谷培养buttermilk呢？

Buttermilk is a cultured dairy product made by adding the cultures Lactococcus lactic and Leuconostoc cremoris to pasteurized low fat milk. buttermilk是一个奶牛养殖产品取得加入文化乳酸，乳酸和明串珠cremoris向巴低脂牛奶。 The manufacture involves a microbial process by which some of the milk sugar lactose is converted to lactic acid.制造涉及微生物的过程，其中的一些牛奶中的乳糖转化为乳酸。 The lactose metabolized into lactic acid changes the pH of the milk to make it more acidic, giving buttermilk its characteristic tart flavor.乳糖代谢成乳酸变化， pH值的牛奶，使其更具酸性，使buttermilk其特点蛋塔杯模味道。 Milk proteins, predominantly casein, are not soluble under high pH or acid conditions, and precipitate out causing a process known as "clabbering" or thickening of the milk.牛奶的蛋白质，主要是酪蛋白，不可溶性高pH值条件下或酸性条件，并沉淀出来，造成一个被称为" clabbering "或增厚的牛奶。 This explains why buttermilk has a thicker consistency somewhere between milk and heavy cream.这也解释了为什么buttermilk有一个较厚的一致性介于牛奶和重型霜。 Buttermilk's name is deceptive because it contains no butter, and is actually a low fat dairy product. buttermilk的名字是骗人的，因为它含有没有奶油，其实是一个低脂肪的乳制品。

Why is whole milk low in vitamin D? 为什么全脂牛奶低，在维生素 D 呢？

The vitamin D content of natural milk can be low due to several factors.维生素D含量的天然牛奶可以低由于若干因素。 The factors include the breed of the animal, the animal's exposure to sunlight, the animal's diet, and it's lactation.有关的因素，包括品种的动物，动物的暴露在日光下，动物的饮食习惯和它的哺乳。 Season of the year is also a factor.季节，今年也是一个因素。

Why do you add vitamins A and D to milk? 为什么你添加维生素A和D ，以牛奶？

We are required by law to add vitamin A into all of our reduced fat milk.我们是受法律规定，以补充维生素A到我们的一切减少脂肪牛奶。 This is because the precursor to vitamin A is lost when fat is removed.这是因为先导，以维生素A是失去当脂肪被除去。 Vitamin D is added as required by law.维生素D的补充，法律另有规定的。

How do you make milk with less fat content? 你怎么使牛奶较少的脂肪含量？

Organic Valley reduced fat, lowfat, and nonfat milk varieties are manufactured from certified organic Grade A milk.有机山谷减少脂肪，为改变这种局面，和脱脂牛奶的品种制造，由经过认证的有机A级牛奶。 We remove fat from the milk with centrifugal force since cream is lighter then skim.我们除去脂肪，从牛奶与离心力由于霜是打火机，然后脱脂。 The fat is then used for Organic Valley Half & Half and Whipping Cream.脂肪，然后用有机谷＆一半一半，并鞭笞霜。 Whole milk contains 3.25% butterfat.全脂牛奶含有3.25 ％ butterfat 。

Can I freeze milk? 我可以冻结牛奶？

We don't recommend freezing milk.我们不建议冻结牛奶。 It changes the flavor and consistency of milk.它改变了味道和一致性的牛奶。 Freezing can also cause the carton to rupture because the milk expands.冻结，也能造成纸箱破裂，因为牛奶膨胀。

Is your milk Kosher? 是你的牛奶犹太教？

All of our milk is certified Kosher.我们所有的牛奶是认证的犹太教。

What is the difference between Nonfat, Fat Free, and Skim milk and why do Organic Valley's cartons vary? 区别是什么脱脂，脱脂，脱脂牛奶和为什么这样做有机山谷的纸箱相同吗？

The FDA accepts various product descriptors (Standards of Identity) for milk that has less than .5g of fat per cup.该林业局接受各种产品描述符（标准的身份认证） ，为牛奶，有不少于0.5克脂肪每杯足球赛。 Organic Valley uses three different terms—Nonfat, Fat Free, and Skim—based on the regional preferences of our consumers.有机谷用到了3个不同的术语-脱脂，脱脂，脱脂-基于区域偏好的消费者。 Zero Fat and No Fat are also accepted by the FDA, though not used by Organic Valley.零脂肪和无脂肪，也接受美国食品药品管理局，但并非所用的有机山谷。

Which farms supply Organic Valley milk in my store? 其中农场供应有机山谷牛奶在我的商店吗？

Organic Valley's independent family farms are clustered in regions across the country.有机山谷的独立的家庭农场，集中在区域在全国推行。 We package and deliver their milk to the nearest regional markets to ensure value and freshness.我们包装及运送牛奶到就近的区域市场，以确保价值与鲜度。 Look at your carton to see which region it's coming from.看看你的纸箱，看看哪个区域，它的未来。

What organic milks does Organic Valley produce? 什么有机牛奶是否有机谷生产？

Regional Milks, HTST 区域牛奶， htst	Milks, UHT 牛奶和UHT
CA, Heartland, New England, NE, NW, Rocky Mtn., and TX Pastures 钙，心脏地区，新英格兰地区，东北，西北，岩石联通，和TX牧场	Whole, 64 oz., 32 oz.整体而言， 64盎司， 32盎司
Whole, Gallon, 64 oz.整体而言，每加仑64盎司	Reduced Fat 2%, 64 oz., 32 oz.减少脂肪百分之二， 64盎司， 32盎司
Reduced Fat 2%, Gallon, 64 oz.减少脂肪2个百分点，每加仑64盎司	Lowfat 1%, 64 oz., 32 oz.为改变这种局面百分之一， 64盎司， 32盎司
Lowfat 1%, Gallon, 64 oz.为改变这种局面百分之一，每加仑64盎司	Fat Free/ Skim, 64 oz., 32 oz.脂肪免费/脱脂， 64盎司， 32盎司
Fat Free/ Skim, Gallon, 64 oz.脂肪免费/脱脂，加仑， 64盎司	Chocolate Milk, Reduced Fat 2%, UHT 巧克力牛奶，减少脂肪百分之二和UHT
Shelf-Stable Milks, UHT 货架稳定的牛奶和UHT	Reduced Fat 2% Chocolate Milk, 64,32 oz.减少脂肪百分之二巧克力牛奶， 64,32盎司
Single-Serve, Lowfat, 8 oz. 单服务，为改变这种局面， 8盎司	Lactose Free, UHT 乳糖自由和UHT
Lowfat, 8 oz., 8 oz./4-pk, 8 oz./24-pk为改变这种局面， 8盎司， 8 oz./4-pk ， 8 oz./24-pk	Reduced Fat 2%, 64 oz.减少脂肪百分之二， 64盎司
Chocolate, 8 oz., 8 oz./4-pk, 8 oz./24-pk巧克力， 8盎司， 8 oz./4-pk ， 8 oz./24-pk	Lowfat 1%, 64 oz., 32 oz.为改变这种局面百分之一， 64盎司， 32盎司
Vanilla, 8 oz., 8 oz./4-pk, 8 oz./24-pk香草， 8盎司， 8 oz./4-pk ， 8 oz./24-pk	Fat Free, 64 oz.发免费的， 64盎司
Strawberry, 8 oz., 8 oz./4-pk, 8 oz./24-pk草莓， 8盎司， 8 oz./4-pk ， 8 oz./24-pk	Buttermilk, Cultured, HTST buttermilk ，培养的， htst
Shelf-Stable, 1 litre 货架稳定， 1公升	Buttermilk, Cultured, 32 oz. buttermilk ，培养的， 32盎司
Whole, 1 litre整体而言， 1公升	Eggnog, UHT (Seasonally Produced) eggnog和UHT （季节性生产）
Chocolate, Reduced Fat 2%, 1 litre巧克力，减少脂肪2个百分点， 1公升	Eggnog, 32 oz. eggnog ， 32盎司
Half & Half, 1 litre半＆一半，一公升
Lactose Free Reduced Fat 2%, 1 litre乳糖免费脂肪减少2个百分点， 1公升	Heavy Whipping Cream 沉重的鞭笞霜
Cream On Top, Non-Homogenized, HTST 霜对顶，非搅匀， htst	Heavy Whipping Cream, HTST 沉重的鞭笞霜， htst
Available only in the Northwest United States. 只限在西北美国。	Heavy Whipping Cream, 64 oz., 16 oz.沉重的鞭笞霜， 64盎司， 16盎司
Whole, 64 oz.整体而言， 64盎司	Heavy Whipping Cream, UHT 沉重的鞭笞霜和UHT
Reduced Fat 2%, 64 oz.减少脂肪百分之二， 64盎司	Heavy Whipping Cream, 16 oz., 8 oz.沉重的鞭笞霜， 16盎司， 8盎司
Lowfat 1%, 64 oz.为改变这种局面百分之一， 64盎司	Half & Half, UHT 半＆半和UHT
Fat Free/ Skim, 64 oz.脂肪免费/脱脂， 64盎司	Half & Half, 64 oz., 32 oz., 16 oz.半＆一半， 64盎司， 32盎司， 16盎司

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