Pasteurization

I just read about where the word pasteurization comes from.  It talks about Louis Jean Pasteur in July's book of the month.  It makes more sense now.  I have a few problems with the concept though.

Pasteurization is great for the people who want it.  I fully understand why some feel that it is necessary.  For those of us who would rather have raw milk, however, it is next to impossible unless you own or partially own a milk goat or a milk cow.  One doctor postulated that raw butter from grass fed cows has the highest concentration of vitamin A.  Too much vitamin A can actually harm the body; but when acquired from food it is very difficult to get too much.

I remember when there used to be raw dairy products available.  Either this is possible in California but not in many other states, or there was a new law prohibiting this practice everywhere.  Whatever the case, people like me grossly miss out because of the law and it isn't fair.