Milk Flashcards
Describe the nutrient composition of milk
87% water
- 7 % Fat
- 9 % CHO
- 5 % Protein
What percentage of milk protein is casein?
80%
At which pH does casein in milk precipitate?
pH 4.6
Micronutrient composition of Milk
Calcium, Phosphorus, Riboflavin, Vitamin A and D
What are the temperatures and time for the pasteurization of milk?
145 F for 30 mins or 160 for 15 seconds
What is milk homogenization?
A process that uses high pressure to break up the fat globules in milk to 1/5 it’s size. This process creates a film of protein that surrounds each fat globule
How much Vitamin D is added to milks that are fortified with this nutrient?
400 USP per quart
How is Vitamin D added to milk?
By feeding the cow vitamin D, irradiating the milk or adding the Vitamin directly.
How much fat does 2 % milk have?
1.5 %-2.25%
How much fat does low fat milk have?
0.5%-2%
How much fat does skim milk have?
less than 0.5%
What is evaporated milk?
Milk in which 60% of the water has been removed
What is the fat content of evaporated milk?
7.9% milk
Why is evaporated milk brown?
Due to the caramelization of lactose during canning
How much sucrose is added to sweetened condensed milk?
15-18 %