Milk Price Hike: Popular packaged milk prices rise across India; healthy milk alternatives to add to daily diet

Milk is a staple in Indian households and is considered a rich source of calcium and other nutrients. But when the inflation hits the white liquid, it surely impacts the pocket of middle class society. According to latest reports, Amul and Mother Dairy have increased milk pries across several variants, with effect from May 14. The revised rates will be applicable to full cream milk, toned milk, cow milk, buffalo milk and other premium variants. Scroll down to read the details.

Amul, marketed by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), has increased prices by Rs 1-2 per litre across most variants. Amul Gold milk in the 1-litre pack will now cost Rs 70, up from Rs 68, while Amul Taaza 1-litre milk has been revised to Rs 57 from Rs 55. Amul Buffalo Milk in the 500 ml pack will now retail at Rs 39 from Rs 38, while Cow Milk has been revised to Rs 30 from Rs 29 for the same pack size.

Mother Dair has also revised its priced for multiple stock-keeping units (SKUs), according to a circular dated May 13 addressed to distributors and transporters. It is reported that Mother Dairy Buffalo Milk in the 1-litre pack has been increased to Rs 80 from Rs 75. The 500 ml Buffalo Milk pack has also been revised to Rs 80 from Rs 76, according to the circular. Mother Dairy’s Full Cream Milk (FCM) 1-litre pack will now cost Rs 72 compared with Rs 69 earlier, while the 500 ml pack has been increased to Rs 72 from Rs 70. The circular stated that the revised Mother Dairy prices would apply to milk supplied from the night of May 13 and sold in the market from the morning of May 14.

Calcium: 350-400 mg per 100 g
It can be consumed in the form of a porridge for breakfast, or one can make roti, dosa, cheela or pancakes too.

Calcium: 975 mg per 100 g
It makes for a crunchy topping and can also be added to curries in the form of paste. One can sprinkle roasted seeds over salads and sabzis, make til chutney or add to smoothies or curd. They also contain phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc, which help calcium absorption and bone density.

Calcium: 631 mg per 100 g
Just 2 tablespoons of these seeds provide 177 mg of calcium, which is roughly 18% of the daily requirement for adults. They help boost bone and tooth strength. Aid in muscle function and nerve signaling. They also contain magnesium and phosphorus, which help in better calcium absorption.

Calcium: 200-300 mg per 100 g
They can be used to make saag or sabzi, and they also taste good when added to dal or soup, or one can mix into paratha dough.

Calcium: 260 mg per 100 g
They are best consumed soaked overnight and peeled in the morning. One can add them to dessert, oats, smoothies, or shakes. One can also make chutney with them.

Calcium: 162 mg per 100 gms
They are said to support bones and teeth health, and help in muscle contraction and nerve function. They are proven to be rich in fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, which promote digestion and heart health.