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Low-Sodium Milk

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July 10, 2011
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About This Food

Low-Sodium Milk is milk that has had most of it's sodium removed (around 90%%). Potassium is added to replace the sodium. This milk is produced for those people who are on a low sodium diet.

Information

Other names: Reduced Sodium Milk
Translations: Ar zemu nātrija Piens, Mažai natrio Pienas, Scăzut de sodiu Lapte, Low-Natrij Mlijeko, Low-Sodium sữa, Mleka o niskiej zawartości sodu, Low-Sodium Melk, कम सोडियम दूध, Leite com baixo teor de sódio-, Низким содержанием натрия молока, Χαμηλή περιεκτικότητα σε νάτριο Γάλα, منخفض الصوديوم الحليب, 낮은 나트륨 우유, Low-sodný mléko, Susu Rendah Natrium, Mababang-sosa Milk, 低钠盐牛奶, Llet baixa en sodi, Z nizko vsebnostjo natrija Milk, Low-sodný mlieko, Basso contenuto di sodio del latte, נתרן נמוכה חלב, Natriumfattig Mjölk, Лоу-натријума млека, 低ナトリウムミルク, Lait faible en sodium, Low-Natrium Milk, Leche baja en sodio, Низьким вмістом натрію молока, Vähäsuolainen Maito, Ниско съдържание на натрий Мляко

Physical Description

Low sodium milk retains the usual qualities of milk but with less sodium, making it ideal for those dieting or concerned about their sodium intake. It is commonly used by those with unique alimentary needs.

Colors: white

Tasting Notes

Flavors: milky, less salty
Mouthfeel: Smooth, Wet
Food complements: Low-sodium cookies, Low-sodium hot chocolate mix
Wine complements: Should not be paired with wine
Beverage complements: None
Substitutes: Regular milk, Soy milk, Rice milk, Almond milk

Selecting and Buying

Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Choosing: do not choose expired milk, which smells bad and is lumpy
Buying: Widely available at grocery stores, particularly those with a health focus (ex: whole foods)
Procuring: Taken from cow udders, then chemically treated to reduce sodium.

Preparation and Use

Cleaning: should already be pasteurized when bought

Conserving and Storing

refridgerate

Social/Political

not vegan friendly

History: Low sodium milk popularized with the prevalence of diets demanding a reduced sodium intake

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Published on July 10, 2011

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