Milk. Flashcards
There are different forms of milk such as:
There are different forms of milk such as:
- Condensed = Water content reduced and sugar added.
- Skimmed = The fat content of milk removed.
- Dried = Removal of water from milk.
Where is milk stored?
Milk should be stored in a cool fridge such as the fridge and must be covered.
How can milk be unsafe?
Raw milk is milk from cows, sheep, and goats, or any other animal that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria and can make the milk very unsafe.
Cows are kept in what kind of conditions?
Cows are kept and milked in hygienic conditions and special rules apply to milk handlers and transport of milk.
Is milk versatile? Explain your answer.
Milk is very versatile and may be used in both sweet and savory dishes as well as drinks e.g. with cereals, in milk puddings, moulds, jellies, custards, soups, sauces, and cakes.
Give 6 examples of milk products.
Examples of milk products are butter, cream, cheese, yoghurt, lacto, and crème fraîche.
The two processes that make milk safe are:
The two processes that make milk safe are:
a) Pasteurisation.
b) Ultra-Heat treatment.
Explain pasteurization.
Pasteurization = Milk is treated with mild heat to destroy harmful bacteria.
Explain ultra-heat treatment.
Ultra-heat treatment = The milk is heated to a very high temperature for a very short time and will keep for months if not opened.
Milk contains many nutrients. Name the main ones.
The main ones:
- HBV proteins or Complete animal protein.
- Easily digest fat.
- Carbohydrate in the form of milk sugar.
- Vitamin A.
- Vitamin B complex.
- The mineral element called calcium.
What are the benefits of breast milk?
The benefits of breast milk are that it is easily digested and costs nothing.
Why is breast milk ideal?
Breast milk is ideal because it has the correct consistency and temperature as well as the necessary nutrients for the baby’s growth.
