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Spend R500 or more

and enjoy a refreshing

10% off a bottle of milk or
water at the deli.

What is certified raw milk?

RAW MILK IS UNPASTEURIZED AND MUST COMPLY WITH EXTREMELY STRICT HEALTH CONDITIONS IN
ORDER TO BE APPROVED AS CERTIFIED RAW MILK, MAKING IT SAFE AND HEALTHY TO DRINK.

Certified Raw Milk is more nutritious and healthier than pasteurized milk as the pasteurizing
process kills all bacteria that may be present in the milk and unfortunately, kills good bacteria,
vitamins and nutrients at the same time. Some of the healthy nutrients and vitamins in Certified
Raw Milk that are degraded or reduced in the pasteurization process are:

• Beneficial bacteria which aid the stomach to function at its best;
• Food enzymes which help the digestive process;
• Immunoglobulins which assist in immunity;
• Vitamins A and C, Iron, Zinc, Calcium, Potassium as well as Magnesium.

IT IS BEST TO ONLY DRINK CERTIFIED RAW MILK FOR SAFETY REASONS AND NOT JUST ANY RAW MILK.
FOR RAW MILK TO BE CLASSIFIED AS CERTIFIED RAW MILK, THE DAIRY MUST COMPLY WITH THE MOST
STRINGENT HIGH STANDARDS SUCH AS:

• The day herd must be “closed and quarantined”, i.e. we never buy in new cows. The only new
animals in the herd are our own calves born on the farm.
• The herd must be vaccinated and tested annually for brucellosis and tuberculosis. The herd
must also be vaccinated annually against other diseases such as anthrax.
• The milk must be tested frequently and randomly for bacteria, brucellosis and other impurities.
• The milking parlour and equipment must be of a superior standard with a rigorous washing,
maintenance and replacement schedule.

Irene Farm is pleased to confirm that we comply with all these standards and more as evident
by the quality and fridge life or our milk.