How to distinguish real milk from fake milk

Milk is a source of protein, calcium, vitamins D, A, B12... necessary for the growth of height, skeletal system and brain of children and adults.

Milk also helps adults and the elderly prevent osteoporosis because it is a source of easily absorbed calcium and vitamin D, helping to maintain bone density.

Using real milk that meets food safety standards not only provides nutrition but also protects long-term health. Meanwhile, fake milk poses many serious risks, especially to children. Therefore, consumers need to be careful in choosing and using products to protect themselves and their families.

According to Dr. Ho Ngoc Loi, Pediatrics and Immunization Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, although it is impossible to completely identify fake milk - real milk with the naked eye, consumers can note the following factors:

Color and smoothness

Real milk is usually a natural ivory white color, with fine and uniform powder. Fake milk may have a strange color, coarse powder or lumps.

Taste

Real milk has a light, natural scent. Fake milk may be odorless or have a chemical smell.

Solubility

Real milk dissolves evenly in warm water without clumping. Fake milk often forms powder, is difficult to dissolve, and leaves a lot of residue.

Packaging

Genuine products have clear, sharp printing, with full information as required. Fake milk packaging is often blurred, discolored, and lacks required information.

Recommendations for parents when choosing milk for children

- Choose to buy milk at reputable stores, pharmacies, and supermarkets with clear origins.

- Carefully check product packaging, anti-counterfeit stamps, barcodes, expiration dates and manufacturer names.

- Avoid buying milk through unofficial sales channels such as livestreams, social networks; or choosing products with unusually low prices.

- Priority should be given to brands that have been tested and licensed by health authorities.