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BEIJING - Chinese scientists have cloned three “super cows” able to produce 18,000 litres of milk per year and over 100,000 litres of milk in their lifetimes, a feat that may help reduce China’s dependency on imported dairy cows. The milk produced is no different from that produced by the clone’s originals, according to an expert involved in the experiment. Once the cloned calves reach two years of age, they can start producing milk for the market, he added. To clone the animals, scientists from the Northwest University of Agricultural and Forestry Science and Technology took somatic cells from the ears of highly productive Dutch Holstein Frisian cattle and placed them in surrogate cows, according to a news release from the university. The technique, known as somatic cell nuclear transfer, was the same used to create Dolly the sheep in 1996, the world’s first cloned mammal. The three calves were born in Lingwu city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. The first calf was born on Dec 30 via caesarean section. It weighed 56.7kg and shared the same shape and patterning as the cow it was cloned from. After reaching maturity, the clone is expected to produce 18,000 litres of milk per year. In comparison, the average cow in the United States produces about 12,000 litres of milk annually, according to data from the US Department of Agriculture. Mr Jin Yaping, the project’s lead scientist, said that cloning “super cows” would allow China to preserve its best dairy breeds and avoid the biosecurity risk presented by importing live cows from other countries. China currently imports around 70 per cent of its dairy cows. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/chinese-scientists-successfully-clone-super-cows

NEW YORK — Gone are the days when the most complicated choice you had to make in the milk section of the dairy aisle was reduced fat or whole. Now, you will find carton after carton of dairy-like beverages made from foods you never thought could be “milked” — almonds, oats, rice, peas. While cow’s milk is still the most popular according to retail sales, non-dairy alternatives hit an estimated US$2.95 billion (S$3.9 billion) last year, up 54 per cent from five years earlier, according to the market research firm Mintel. These plant-based alternatives are typically made by soaking the legume, nut, grain or other main ingredient and then pressing and straining the liquid, or “milk.” Many people prefer them because they want or need to avoid dairy, but some choose them because they believe they are healthier than cow’s milk. Some experts urge consumers to look beyond the hype and to examine the nutrition label, however, because some may not be as healthful as they seem. Read more at https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/10/style/are-plant-milks-good-for-you.html Q: Are plant-based milks good for me? A: This will depend on which type of plant milk you drink, whether it is fortified, how many added sugars it contains and how it fits into your overall diet. You should not assume, for instance, that plant milks contain the same nutrients as cow’s milk, even if the drink is white and has the same creamy texture. And some of the sweetened versions can contain more added sugar than a doughnut. “In general, these non-dairy milks have been promoted as healthier, and that’s not necessarily the case,” said Ms Melissa Majumdar, a spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Cow’s milk is naturally rich in protein, calcium, potassium and B vitamins, and is often fortified with vitamin A (which is naturally present in whole milk) and vitamin D. While many plant-based milks are enriched with many of the nutrients found in cow’s milk, not all are. And many do not provide enough of certain key nutrients like protein, potassium and vitamin D, Jackie Haven, deputy administrator for the US Department of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, wrote in an email: “Usually, these beverages do not include all of the necessary nutrients needed to replace dairy foods.” That being said, non-dairy beverages can be important alternatives for those who are allergic or intolerant to milk or who are otherwise avoiding dairy. And they can be a part of a healthy diet as long as you pay attention to the nutrition facts label and make sure you are getting the same essential nutrients you would normally get from real milk. “You can still meet your nutrition goals without drinking cow’s milk,” said Megan Lott, a nutritionist and deputy director for the Healthy Eating Research programme at Duke University. “It just takes really educating yourself.” Q: How do the different types of plant milks compare? A: According to Spins, a market research company, the six most popular plant-based milks based on sales data from the past year are almond, oat, soy, coconut, pea and rice (excluding blended versions, like coconut almond). Here is how the original or unsweetened versions of each stack up to one another and to whole milk in terms of taste, protein, calories, fats and other attributes. (We used whole milk for comparison because it has become more popular in recent years, but keep in mind that the USDA dietary guidelines recommend drinking low fat and skim versions rather than whole. All versions below contain calcium and vitamin D.) Almond milk: This nutty-flavoured beverage is the most popular plant milk, according to Spins. One cup of the unsweetened version has just 37 calories — about a quarter the amount in whole milk — and about 96 per cent less saturated fat. But it is no match for cow’s milk (or raw almonds themselves) in terms of protein — it has just about 1g, compared with the 8g present in whole milk. If you have a nut allergy, experts recommend avoiding it as it may trigger an allergic reaction. Oat milk: Sales of this thick, creamy drink increased by 182 per cent since last year, according to SPINS, making it one of the fastest growing plant milks. One cup of the popular Oatly! brand’s original version has little saturated fat (0.5g) and slightly fewer calories than whole milk (120 versus 146), but has 7g of added sugars (plain milk has none) and only 3g of protein. One cup does have some fibre — 2g — but Dr Edwin McDonald IV, an associate director of adult clinical nutrition at the University of Chicago Medicine, said that is not very much. “If you are looking for health benefits from oat milk, you’re better off eating oatmeal,” he said. One cup of oatmeal, for instance, has twice as much fibre as one cup of oat milk. Fibre is important for gut health, cholesterol and blood sugar control, and for maintaining your weight. Soy milk: When fortified with calcium and vitamins A and D, soy milk is the only non-dairy milk that is comparable to cow’s milk in terms of nutrient balance, according to the dietary guidelines. One cup has 6g of protein, 105 calories and about 89 per cent less saturated fat than whole milk. Made from soybeans, it has a similar consistency to cow’s milk and is a natural source of potassium. “If you are looking for more of a nutritionally balanced milk substitute, then pea and soy are going to be the best,” said Dr David Ludwig, an endocrinologist and obesity researcher at Boston Children’s Hospital. While there has been some concern about the estrogen-mimicking compounds called isoflavones in soy, there is not enough data to prove any harm or benefit. If you are allergic to soybeans, though, experts say to avoid it. Coconut milk: Made from the grated meat of coconuts, it is naturally sweet and has about half as many calories as whole milk, but has little protein (0.5g per cup), and has 5g of saturated fats — about the same amount as whole milk — with no healthy unsaturated fat. As with dairy fat, there is the concern that coconut fat can raise the levels of LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol, said Dr Alice H Lichtenstein, a Gershoff professor of nutrition science and policy at Tufts University. Pea milk: Sometimes called “plant protein milk,” this beverage is made from yellow split peas. As with other plant milks that are made from legumes, like soy milk, pea milk is high in protein (8g per cup) and unsweetened versions contain about half the calories of whole milk, and just 0.5g of saturated fat. “My favourite non-dairy milk is pea milk,” said Dr McDonald, who is lactose intolerant and a trained chef. That is because of its protein, and a texture he likens to cow’s milk — somewhat creamy with a mild taste. Rice milk: Made from brown rice, the milk has a naturally sweet taste. It has slightly fewer calories than whole milk (115 versus 146 per cup), and no saturated fat; however it is very low in protein (0.7g per cup). When compared with other plant-based milks, “there doesn’t seem to be any benefit from rice milk,” Dr Lichtenstein said. The beverage also has fast-digesting carbohydrates, Dr Ludwig said, which can quickly convert into glucose, spiking insulin and blood sugar levels — a potential concern for people with diabetes or with severe insulin resistance. Q: Should I be concerned about added sugars? A: Yes. To make plant milks more palatable, manufacturers will often add sugars in the form of cane sugar, rice syrup and more. While one cup of plain cow’s milk contains 12g of sugars, all of it comes from naturally occurring lactose, which is digested more slowly and keeps your metabolism more stable over time than refined sugars. However, for some, a cup of coffee with unsweetened milk is not satisfying. “People like the sweetened versions of those,” said Dr Suzanne Devkota, an assistant professor at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who specialises in nutrition and metabolism. “But now the carbohydrate level of the plant alternative is twice as much as the cow’s milk.” Unsweetened almond milk, for instance, has just 2g of naturally occurring sugar per cup. The same amount of WestSoy Chocolate Peppermint Stick Soymilk has 25g of sugar — two and a half times the amount in one original glazed doughnut from Krispy Kreme. Make sure to keep an eye on the nutrition label, and watch out for flavoured versions, like those labelled “vanilla” or “chocolate,” because they often contain added sugar. “What you don’t want is to have a nondairy product really be your dessert,” said Dr Penny Kris-Etherton, a professor of nutritional sciences at Penn State. “You want it to function as a dairy product in your diet.” Q: Are plant milks worth the money? While the price of plant-based milks can range widely — from US$3 or more for a half-gallon — regular milk is often much cheaper. A gallon of whole, on average, costs US$3.58. “Cow’s milk is going to be the least expensive,” said Ms Majumdar, of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “But it has the most nutrients, so you are getting more bang for your buck.” Dr Christopher Gardner, a nutrition scientist and professor of medicine at Stanford Prevention Research Center, however, said that for him, the higher price of plant milks is worth it for animal welfare and environmental reasons. “I’ve never met a belching soybean or pea,” he said, referring to cows’ emissions of methane gas. “If you are an eco-warrior, it could be worth the cost.” Not all plant milks are eco-friendly, though. It requires an estimated 15 gallons of water to grow just 16 almonds; and most are grown in drought-stricken California. Q: Are plant-based milks bad for me? A: “We don’t have to be afraid of them,” Dr Ludwig said. “But concern creeps in as you start to increase the amount.” Because of their lack of certain nutrients, low level of protein and high amount of carbohydrates in some, Dr Ludwig recommended drinking no more than one cup per day. While there have been many studies on cow’s milk and how it affects bone health and heart disease risk, there is very little research into plant milks because most have not been around for as long. Young children also should not be exclusively swapping plant milks for cow’s milk unless there is a medical or special dietary reason for them to do so, since some plant milks may not provide the same essential nutrients they would otherwise get from cow’s milk. Dr Gardner said that it is important to focus on consuming whole foods, and not the processed versions. Eating whole soybeans, oat cereals and almonds is preferable to drinking their milks. “When you make milk of them, you are removing some of the nutrients,” he said. THE NEW YORK TIMES Read more at https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/10/style/are-plant-milks-good-for-you.html

hi, i have some recipes for soya bean milk you can make at home. easy to follow, anyone keen?

Take noted. If you have F&N magnolia fresh milk 1L pack, with label use by "01 MAR 19, 03:51", go do a heat up test before giving it to your children. I bought 3 packs from Sheng Siong Jalan bahar last week. This morning when I heated up a glass in the microwave, it turned tau huay, and this is from the same pack with no issue yesterday morning. I opened up a new pack and same thing happened, the last pack also same after heating up. Thinking that it may be my microwave, I tried heating over the stove, and tau huay was made again. The temp of the fridge is the same and the fridge is not fill up, the only thing added was some drinks (we didnt stock up much food this year). I googled and the return was not very positive, and so i wrote an email to F&N this morning asking them to look into the batch. Meanwhile, those who have this batch of milk, take note. However they look, smell and taste quite normal when chill, but I am still not going to consume them. Now have to go pick up some new stock liao, not from the same brand tho.

wife just gave birth to newborn... intend to go with breast milk as much as possible. however, just in case not enough, may i know any recommendation for infant milk powder? i know couple of good brands out there - nan, similac, enfant heard enfant has the highest nutritional value - not sure true or not. also, heard such milk powder is heaty, as such even though newborns typically dont need plain water, should i feed the baby with plain water lest he gets too heaty.

Anyone has bought Monmilk (packet) & Anchor Fortified Full Cream milk powder for your kids to drink? Wanna find out more these 2 brands...

bros who have small children. i need your opinion. My children drinking Similac. recently they jack up their price abt 20%. Coincidently I found this shop import lots things from SEA countries. Their diapers super duper cheap. normal price cheaper than NTUC on sale. Anyway back to similac, made by Abbott. Made in Ireland, distributed in Singapore abt $68 selling in NTUC Made in Ireland, distributed in Malaysia sold in that shop $55. The factory in Ireland making both is even the same. I think the malaysia one confirm safe but may be similar or at worse slightly inferior in quality. I mean sell in malaysia so what? Abbott no need to protect their reputation meh? Sell in malaysia anyhow put ingredient meh? cannot be rite? But wife say no. not safe! malaysia not safe! hahaha.. my argument is this... Imagine the Malaysia's king's or prime Minister's grandchildren drink milk powder go where buy? probably their maid buy from Jusco or Carrefor in Malaysia right? cannot be they import direct from Abbott Similac USA tio bo? How to convince my wife huh? We can afford the $68 per tin lah.. but I feel very kam lan to buy from NTUC when there is a $55 tin waiting for us to buy.....

First they try to pull a fast one riding on the death of LKY, now they pass off package drinks as freshly prepared, and staffs spotted icing a bengawa solo cake. What next???...LOL BreadTalk stops selling soya milk; confirms that item was repackaged from Yeo's packet drink A photograph of a BreadTalk staff member using a packet of Yeo's soya bean milk to fill up bottles for sale has drawn ire from netizens.PHOTO: THE NEW PAPER PUBLISHEDAUG 4, 2015, 1:44 PM SGT UPDATED9 HOURS AGO 91.9K 38 4 Jessica Lim Consumer Correspondent SINGAPORE - Confectionary chain BreadTalk has pulled its soya bean drink from its shelves, after a photograph showing an employee filling up plastic bottles with Yeo's brand soya bean milk made its rounds on the Internet. The post, first published on online site Redwire Times on Monday evening, claimed that the chain was selling the packaged soya bean drink as "freshly prepared". Posted by someone known as Kev, the post called the discovery "shocking". "This 'freshly prepared' soya bean milk from BreadTalk always tasted very familiar, but somehow I couldn't figure out why until now. You see for yourself why. This BreadTalk staff is just pouring Yeo's soya bean milk into bottles of 'freshly prepared' soya bean sold by BreadTalk," he said. When contacted, BreadTalk admitted that the drink was from a Yeo's packet, and that it buys the drink in one-litre packs from Yeo's in bulk. The company then repackages it into plain plastic bottles with the words "freshly prepared" on them, seals the bottles, and sells them at its stores. The problem, said the BreadTalk spokesman, arose after the chain used the bottles with "freshly-prepared" labels to package the soy milk. The bottles are also used to package fresh juice for sale. "We have heard our customers' feedback about our bottled soya bean milk," she said. "We would like to apologise for any misaligned presentation or wrong impressions created, and clarify that it is never our intention to mislead." The chain will resume selling the drink out of labelled drink dispensers instead "to prevent misunderstanding", said the spokesman. Retail experts said it is common for eateries to buy in bulk and then repackage items, especially with the current labour crunch. But it is less common for them to sell them as freshly-prepared. "Firms just buy generic products in bulk or outsource production," said Singapore Polytechnic senior retail lecturer Sarah Lim, who added that it is then up to the retailer to decide on pricing. "It depends on demand, rental and other costs." In the case of the soya bean drink, selling it as freshly-prepared would have been unethical as it gave the impression that the drink was brewed in-house. Meanwhile, a picture of a staff member icing a Bengawan Solo layered cake at an Icing Room store, which also comes under BreadTalk, was also posted on Tuesday. It led some to ask if the under-fire bakery was also using cakes from rival bakeries. Insisting that this was the wrong impression, the BreadTalk spokesman said: “A staff member brought in the cake on her own accord to be decorated by a colleague. This is not allowed, and staff will be reminded of that.” http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/breadtalk-accused-of-selling-packaged-soya-milk-as-freshly-prepared

Dear all, I have a friend who have some supply of feeding milk(for adult as meal replacement) and syringe. Is there any non profit organisation or people my friend can donate to. Please advise and PM are welcome. Thanks Rustyz

Anybody gets milk powder from JB,like from Tesco. I regular get Enfa from there cause can save really a lot, but any harm to my gals I hope somebody enlighten me................

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S82oEZ0URIg What do you get when you add a group of drunken guys, a cheese factory, and a commercial size vat of milk? Grounds for a lawsuit or stinky cheese, depending on how long you churn it. According to the LA Times, a Russian consumer oversight agency reported that Trade House Cheese, a Siberian dairy plant about 1,600 miles east of Moscow, was temporarily shuttered Friday after it was found some of the employees had bathed in the milk. Source: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-buzz/russian-dairy-plant-closed-employees-caught-bathing-milk-170002582.html -------------------------------------- in soviet russia..milk drinks you

New Zealand authorities have triggered a global recall of up to 1,000 tons of dairy products across seven countries after dairy giant Fonterra announced tests had turned up a type of bacteria that could cause botulism. Full article source: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/08/03/n...-global-recall/

recently had an external audit done ... but due to unforeseen circumstances, we failed. yesterday, my boss called us to his office to give us a dressing down. i really do not see what this could do ? and all through out the "session" - no solution or what to do next time ? what wud you/your boss do when a problem happens ? just scold everyone without anything positive coming out of it ?

After my Baby is born, I have been collecting her empty Milk Powder Tins and unknowingly, I have more then 40 tins in my Cabinet now. Wife is complaining why dont just threw away but is it possible to generate some money from here? Maybe sell off to some Scraped Metal Companies for recycle or just buang to save the effort. Just looking some other opporunities to earn back little cash say $15; other then throwing them away.

Got such a 'relevant authority' that monitors prices at cofi shop meh? This cofi shop can prepare to beat flies oready. ST Forum Mar 24, 2011 $2 for iced tea without milk at a coffee shop ON TUESDAY, I ordered a glass of iced tea without milk at the New Hawa coffee shop in Selegie Road. When the waitress delivered the drink, she shocked me with the bill: $2. As I paid up, I questioned the amount, which she agreed was pricey. I checked the price with another helper and she too replied that I was charged the correct amount. And how much was a canned soft drink? "$1.50," she replied. Already displeased, I turned furious when I tasted the drink, which was sugar dissolved in water. When I complained to the waitress that the price was unusually high, and worse, the drink tasted like anything but tea, she summoned the boss. A man who looked to be in his mid-40s turned up and I related to him what had transpired. He was not bothered about the pricing but said he would add more tea in my drink. When he returned with the drink, I asked him why his drink prices were so high, and he said all prices were going up. Why is a coffee shop charging $2 for a drink that should cost at most $1.20? I hope the relevant authorities will look into this matter. Jaykumar Rajoo

This is not another FT bashing tread but let's look at the reality. I believe many FTs are like that, read and you'll know... Hi, I am 50 this year and am a naturalized singapore citizen who came to singapore in 1992 with my wife from Bombay for work. We have 2 children, both in poly now, one 18, the other 17, but are now in the US. And we have been living here happily for over 18+ years now. Although we got our citizenship many years back, we somehow managed to keep our citizenships and our kids also hold dual passports. We intend to renounce our singapore citizenships. In preparation for this, we have sold both our HDB flat and terrece house Nov last year and are now living in a rented 3 room flat. Recently, after lengthy discussions with my wife, we have decided to retire and go back to India this April and in the mean time, my 2 kids can continue to study in the Universities they have been accept to in the US and are there studying now. However, the older one of them received this NS enlistment letter recently. 1) Is there anyway for our 2 boys to avoid serving in NS? They tried to renounce their Singapore citizenship in December last year, but was not allowed to 2) If they simply do not serve NS, and just continue their studies overseas what are the consequences, is it a matter of just not being able to come in singapore in the future. 3) On renouncing citizenship, how long will CPF take to refund the monies held in our account. 4) Will we get back all the monies held there, ie, medisave, special and ordinary If anyone know of any short cut or workaround, please let me know. Thanks for your help. SOURCE: Singapore Expat

Hi guys, as my mum is getting older, I intend to get her some milk formula which is high in calcium, so at least her bones would still be maintained in one way or another. Anyone have any recommendation ? Is there such formula for the elderly people??? Thanks and Happy New Year to you guys!

I read online that there are milk restaurants in japan. Customers can order a cup of mother's milk. Someone can even suck it fresh. I wonder why SG no such restaurant? :( http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2009/08/06/la...kicho-milk-bar/ Here is the proof....

Hi all, Thought I heard from somewhere that making Breast Milk Cheese is a reality and read I this from web: Breast Milk Cheese Have you tried before? Regards,

Hi, My niece is sensitive to egg, milk (diary products) and peanuts. Where can i find a bakery that sell cakes that does not contain these stuff? Thanks

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First it was the Luncheon meat tainted, then it was the Marttel toy lead paint. Already, 18 people have been arrested in relation to the scandal, six of whom allegedly sold melamine, while the other 12 were suppliers accused of adding the chemical to milk. The concerns have since spread to neighboring Hong Kong, where milk, yogurt, ice cream and other products made by Yili Industrial Group Co. have been recalled after melamine was found in eight of 30 sample products tested by regulators. Anyone drank Yili Milk? which is available in SG? ======================================================= Now it is the Sanlu milk containing Melamine: Melamine is a chemical that can be derived from coal and is about 66 percent nitrogen. It is combined with other chemicals to produce plastics. It is found in fertilizer, flame retardant clothing, countertops, dyes, glues and many other household items. When added to milk, it gives the appearance of higher protein levels, even though it contains no nutrients. Most protein tests take nitrogen levels, so melamine's chemical structure is able to fool the instruments. Some dairies water down their milk, and melamine boosts protein readouts to mask the result. Q. How does melamine harm those who ingest it? A. Melamine is blamed for causing kidney stones leading to renal failure among infants. U.S. scientists last year hypothesized that it combined with another chemical, cyanuric acid, to cause kidney failure in cats and dogs in North America who ate pet food made from imported Chinese ingredients.

Home > Breaking News > Courts and Crime > Story Sep 22, 2008 Maid hit over milk powder By Elena Chong AN INDONESIAN maid who was allegedly abused by three members of a household told a district court on Monday that her employer punched and slapped her for taking milk powder and his toothpaste. Ms Susilawati Kusnata, 26, was hungry and took the milk powder but before she could eat it, her employer's mother-in-law, Teng Chen Lian, 67, found out. When her boss, Stanley Kuah Kian Chong, a bank executive, was told about it when he returned home that evening on July 4 last year, he punched her on the forehead and slapped her a few times. Ms Susilawati said she lost 15kg during her four-month employment with the family at Pasir Ris. By the time she ran away from the flat on July 5 last year by climbing out of the fifth-floor kitchen window, she weighed 38kg. Kuah, his wife, Looi Phooi Ling, 37, and Teng are on trial for abusing her between April and July 5. They face a total of 41 charges. The maid, who is not working now, testified that Looi had beaten her with hangers and a piece of wood. Once, Looi used a sponge to rub her face and she cried. She said Looi also used a wok cleaner to rub her lips so that she would not fall asleep while washing the plates. The court heard that when she first started working for the family, she had between six and seven hours of sleep, but after a month, she had to wake up at 3am as she had a lot of work to do. The trial continues. -------- Is it just me or the whole wayang scripted such this family is gg to Changi Hotel to stay soon? Why can't they b just grateful she wanted to eat all those melamine posion to protect the family fr harm? y must beat her up? y can't just set up a majong table and makan her outright hongkong style.