[header] How to boil milk [title] Check whether the milk needs to be boiled. [step] Some milk is safe to drink without boiling. Follow this guide when deciding whether to boil milk : [substeps] Raw milk should be boiled whenever possible. 
Pasteurized milk should be boiled if it has been stored at room temperature. It does not need to be boiled if it's been in the refrigerator or a very cold room.