Sperical lumps in milk

Got to work this morning and made the first round of drinks and everything was fine with them. We then made the second round about an hour later with the same milk, same kettle, same instant coffee and tea bags. It all tasted fine but in the bottom of some of the cups after we had finished were some spherical white lumps.

This happened in both the coffee and the tea so it appears it was caused from the milk. What are these lumps?

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Best Answer

I would suspect that these lumps are milk protein coagulating, sometimes these little lumps are unavoidable. I also suspect that this means your milk was 'on the verge or going,' and I would suggest that you either use a pure silver pitcher to keep your milk from growing bacteria or you can drop a pure silver item into your milk. Silver will prevent bacteria from multiplying(silver works especially well if you are going to leave your milk at room temperature for any period of time.) Good Luck

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Why are there lumps in my milk?

There are various reasons for lumps and bumps in a lactating breast. One of the most common is a blocked duct, clogged by milk, causing a hard lump that may be sore and tender. Massage the affected area, especially when feeding or expressing, to help release the blockage.

How do I get rid of lumps in my milk?

Start treatment as soon as you feel a lump or sore spot. Rest as much as possible. Keep the affected breast as empty as possible by feeding from that side as often as you can. Applying warmth for up to a few minutes to the affected breast before a feed can help with milk flow.

Can milk ducts feel like lumps?

The lumps are milk ducts and tissues around them that have grown and widened to form cysts. These enlarge quickly in response to hormones released near your period. The lumps may be hard or rubbery and could feel like a single (large or small) lump.

Can pumping cause lumps?

Occasionally you may notice a lumpy area of your breasts. You might feel it after a nursing or pumping session. These lumps are caused by fluid build up in the tissues surrounding the alveoli glands where milk is made.

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