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Carbonated milk or soda milk is a carbonated soft drink. It can be made from powdered milk or fresh milk, and often has added flavor. In addition to modified mouth feel, carbonated milk also has a longer shelf-life than similarly processed flat milk and a different flavor. It is sold by several companies and is most popular in Asia.

History[edit]

Fermented milk has been part of human diet for several thousand years and is consumed worldwide. Kefir and kumis, both effervescent fermented milk beverages, have been produced since ancient times. Kefir originates from the Caucasus and can be produced from any kind of milk. It is consumed in Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and Central Asia and has been produced since at least 2,000 BC.[1][2] Kumis is traditionally produced from mare's milk, but may also be produced from camel's or cow's milk. It is popular in Central Asia and Turkey. Its production has been described since at least 500 BC, though it may have been produced since the Bronze age.[3][4]

While traditional fermented milks are still consumed, other kind of carbonated milk have appeared in modern times. In the Victorian era, milk was mixed with soda water to produce a medicinal beverage. This beverage was consumed by cyclists as a refreshment and influenced the Punjab tradition of Doodh soda, a drink of milk mixed with Sprite or 7 Up.[5]

In the United States, carbonated milk has been promoted as a way reduce dairy surpluses.[6][7] Carbonated milk has also been developed to compete with the rise of sodas and the declining popularity of milk.[8] It has remained unpopular and is a specialty product.[9][10]

Manufacture[edit]

Carbonated milk can be produced by fermentation and other methods.[11]

With fermentation, yeast is added to the milk, producing a yogurt-like effervescent beverage. Along with carbon dioxide, the yeast also produces lactic acid, aromatic compounds and a small amount of ethanol. Examples of carbonated milk beverages produced using fermentation include kefir and kumis.[11]

Aside from fermentation, carbonation can be produced by physical or chemical means. The "dry" method involves adding powdered milk to a liquid, which then produces carbon dioxide when the two are mixed. Another method involves physically mixing or injecting the milk with carbon dioxide to produce the carbonated beverage.[11][12] Finally, milk can be mixed with soda or sparkling water.[5]

Characteristics[edit]

Flavor[edit]

Carbonated milk can have flavor added to it, such as strawberry, peach or root beer.[11] It can also be sweetened, using a sweetener such as sucrose, aspartame or high-fructose corn syrup.[13]

Carbonation has been shown to increase the perceived intensity of flavorings and sweetness, as well as bitterness and chalkiness at higher levels.[13][14]

Texture[edit]

Unfermented carbonated milk is thinner than carbonated milk and thus does coat one's tongue or upper lip. It has been described as being more refreshing and similar to club soda.[6]

Shelf life[edit]

Carbonation increases the shelf life of both raw and pasteurized milk. A similar effect has also been demonstrated with UHT milk.[15] The means by which carbon dioxide reduces spoilage is unknown, but suggested mechanisms include displacement of oxygen, acidification and direct effects on microbial metabolism due to cellular penetration. Carbonation has a similar preserving effect on other dairy products, such as butter, yogurt and cheese. Because of dairy's high susceptibility to spoilage, carbonation has thus been suggested as a simple means of preservation. With liquids such as milk, this can be achieved using injection or by filling the container's headspace with carbon dioxide.[16][17]

Popularity and availability[edit]

Carbonated milk is most popular in Asia.[18]

Vio is a mix of flavored milk and carbonated water made by The Coca-Cola Company.[18] In India, it is sold primarily by large brands, including Nestle, Amul and Britannia.[12] Milkis is a Korean brand of carbonated milk, which is also sold in Taiwan and other nearby countries.[19]

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References[edit]

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  6. ^ a b "SOON, A MILK SPRITZER". The New York Times. AP. 1986-10-01. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  7. ^ Carbone, James (1987-03-01). "Dairy industry pins hopes on bubbles". United Press International. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  8. ^ "IS NOTHING SACRED? MILK'S AMERICAN APPEAL FADES; THE NEW STYLE IS FIZZY". The New York Times. 1987-02-18. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  9. ^ Asimov, Eric (2003-04-30). "CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK; In Defense Of Weird Food". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  10. ^ Drake, Phil (2018-08-16). "What's the future of milk in Montana?". USA Today. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
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  12. ^ a b Ravindra, Menon Rekha; Rao, K. Jayaraj; Nath, B. Surendra; Ram, Chand (2014). "Extended shelf life flavoured dairy drink using dissolved carbon dioxide". Journal of Food Science and Technology. 51 (1): 130–135. doi:10.1007/s13197-011-0473-2. PMC 3857396. PMID 24426058.
  13. ^ a b Yau, N.J.N.; McDaniel, M.R.; Bodyfelt, F.W. (1989). "Sensory Evaluation of Sweetened Flavored Carbonated Milk Beverages". Journal of Dairy Science. 72 (2): 367–377. doi:10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(89)79118-9.
  14. ^ Lederer, C.L.; Bodyfelt, F.W.; McDaniel, M.R. (1991). "The Effect of Carbonation Level on the Sensory Properties of Flavored Milk Beverages". Journal of Dairy Science. 74 (7): 2100–2108. doi:10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(91)78382-3.
  15. ^ Vianna, P.C.B.; Walter, E.H.M.; Dias, M.E.F.; Faria, J.A.F.; Netto, F.M.; Gigante, M.L. (2012). "Effect of addition of CO2 to raw milk on quality of UHT-treated milk". Journal of Dairy Science. 95 (8): 4256–4262. doi:10.3168/jds.2012-5387.
  16. ^ Hotchkiss, Joseph H.; Werner, Brenda G.; Lee, Edmund Y.C. (2006). "Addition of Carbon Dioxide to Dairy Products to Improve Quality: A Comprehensive Review". Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 5 (4): 158–168. doi:10.1111/j.1541-4337.2006.00008.x. ISSN 1541-4337.
  17. ^ Singh, Preeti; Wani, Ali Abas; Karim, A A; Langowski, Horst‐Christian (2012). "The use of carbon dioxide in the processing and packaging of milk and dairy products: A review". International Journal of Dairy Technology. 65 (2): 161–177. doi:10.1111/j.1471-0307.2011.00744.x. ISSN 1364-727X.
  18. ^ a b Meikle, James (2009-07-27). "Coca-Cola trials sweet, fizzy, milky 'vibrancy' drink in three US cities". The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  19. ^ Han-na, Park (2022-09-20). "Milkis sales volume grows over 800 percent in Taiwan". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
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