dairy products and alternatives Flashcards
what animals can we get milk from ?
- cows
- sheep
- goats
- buffalos
what determines the characteristics of milk ?
- breed of animal
- season
- health of animal
what are the nutrients of milk ?
- high biological value
- protein
- calcium
- fat
- carbohydrates
- B-group vitamins
- vitamins A and D
- sodium
- phosphorus
- iron and vitamin C
what is milk bottled according to ?
fat content
what is the fat content of most milks ?
2%
what does the term pasteurisation mean ?
heating milk to very high temps (100*) for 1 min and cooling it
what does pasteurisation kill ?
all bacteria making it safe to drink
what is the fat content and coloured top of skimmed milk ?
0% - 0.5% and red
what is the fat content and coloured top of semi skimmed milk ?
1.7% and green
what is the fat content and coloured top of whole milk ?
4% and blue
what is the fat content and coloured top of channel island milk ?
5.10 % and gold
what are the compositions of cheese
1/3 water
1/3 protein
1/3 fat
what is the nutritional value of cheese ?
- HBV
- calcium
- fat
- vitamin A and D
- B- group vitamins
- vitamins phosphories
- zinc
what different types of cheese are there ?
brie
cottage cheese,
mozzarella
Chester,
fromage frais
Edam
cheddar
ricotta
blue stilton
mascarpone
Parmesan
feta
examples of fresh cheese
cheddar cheese, cream cheese and mozzarella
