Milk

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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Hemp milk

Dairy products; Milk

A drink made from hemp seeds that are soaked and ground into water, yielding a creamy nutty beverage.

Grain milk

Dairy products; Milk

A milk substitute made from fermented grain or from flour. Grain milk can be made from oats, spelt, rice, rye, einkorn wheat or quinoa. Grain milk looks very similar to cow's milk. It has a lower ...

Almond milk

Dairy products; Milk

A milky drink made from ground almonds. Unlike animal milk, almond milk contains no cholesterol or lactose. Regular, unsweetened almond milk can be used as a substitute for animal milk in many ...

Coconut milk

Dairy products; Milk

A sweet, milky white cooking base derived from the meat of a mature coconut. The colour and rich taste of the milk can be attributed to the high oil content and sugars. The term coconut milk is not ...