Pakani woman rants about boiling unpasteurised milk: ‘One thing I hate about Pakan’

A Pakani woman has sparked a heated debate on social media after ranting about the chore of boiling unpasteurised milk. Maya Khan shared an Instagram video that shows opening and boiling packets of unpasteurised milk while complaining about the task. Maya Khan shared a rant about boiling milk in Pakan. (Instagram/@mmkhan2020) “The one thing I hate about Pakan is boiling this milk. I absolutely hate it,” Khan was seen telling the camera. “The kids need milk at night. I come home at 1 am and boil this milk. You know how hard this is? It’s inconvenient,” she said. “This is an extra task for me. While I’m tired. I am so tired I just want to hit the sack.” The Pakani woman noted how her task did not end with boiling the milk – she then had to take the malai off, strain it, put it into bottles, and cool it down. “I just want my gallons of milk from Aldi or Walmart,” said Khan. What is unpasteurised milk?Unpasteurised milk, also called raw milk, is milk that has not been heat-treated (pasteurised) to kill harmful bacteria. According to a recent study from Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, over 95% of milk in Pakan is consumed in its raw form. In several parts of India, too, milk is often raw, but boiled before consumption. Boiling milk at home kills most harmful bacteria, including E coli, Salmonella and Leria, much like pasteurisation does. It is therefore common practice in countries like India and Pakan to boil milk before consumption, especially when it comes from local dairies or vendors. Video sparks debateMaya Khan’s video has garnered nearly 4 lakh views on Instagram, where it sparked a discussion on milk available in Pakan. “Instead of hating and moaning, why don’t you actually go to the market and look around? Pasteurised milk and plenty of other amenities are readily available, just like in the West. Pakan isn’t behind—it’s unequal. If you have money, almost every comfort and luxury exs here. So maybe explore before complaining,” wrote one person. “Its not a Pakan problem, it’s a You problem,” another said. “Fresh pasteurised milk in bottles (like Walmart and Aldi) also available in Pakan. Go for that,” one viewer suggested.