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Milk
A white liquid containing proteins, fats, lactose, various vitamins and minerals that is produced by the mammary glands of all mature female mammals after they have given birth to their young. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals before they are able to digest other types of food.
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Coffee milk
Dairy products; Milk
A tasty beverage made by mixing milk with sugar and coffee. Higher quality coffee milk is made from coffee concentrate (as opposed to simply from normal strength coffee).
Pasteurisation
Dairy products; Milk
The process of heating milk or cream (and other beverages) to a specific temperature for a specified time to destroy any potential harmful microorganisms and increase its keeping qualities.
Buttermilk
Dairy products; Milk
Traditionally made from the thin liquid left over after butter-making but is now more often made from skimmed milk, mixed with milk solids and cultured with lactic acid. It contains only 0.1 per cent ...
Soya milk
Dairy products; Milk
A non-animal derived milk often used by vegans and those with dairy allergies. It has a thicker consistency than cows' milk and a distinctly nutty flavour. It is made from ground soya beans and used ...
Skimmed milk
Dairy products; Milk
Milk from which all of the fat has been removed. Skimmed milk has a maximum fat content of 0.1 per cent. Skimmed milk is low in calories and fat but is nutritionally almost the same.
Evaporated and condensed milk
Dairy products; Milk
Evaporated milk is homogenised milk with a reduced water content which means it is almost double the concentration of ordinary milk. It is great for making desserts and puddings. Condensed milk is ...
