[malvosenior]

I don't know enough about chemistry to say, but does steaming milk (like for a latte) have any effect on its health properties? I ask because for milk based coffee drinks you really want to be using whole milk. There are no taste and texture options that get anywhere near it.

[prostheticvamp]

Yes. Steaming milk degrades lactose into glucose and galactose, and coagulates some of the proteins.

[stu_k]

Do you know what effect those changes have in the body?

[colechristensen]

Those aren't health properties, they both happen in your stomach regardless.

[tlbsofware]

Unless you are deficient in your production of the enzyme lactase (lactose intolerant)