milk and dairy foods Flashcards
For cows to produce milk what must they have already done?
must have given birth
how often are cows milked
every morning and evening
how much milk does the average produce daily?
20 litres of milk per day
why are cows regularly tested regularly?
to test they are free from disease sue as tuberculosis
what is the source of all dairy products
milk
why is milk considered a complete food
it contains all the essential amino acids and may of the essential nutrients that the body requires for bone health
by ___ all milk must be ___________ from the farm to the factory to be ___________
by law all milk must be transported from the farm to the factory to be pasteurised
what does pasteurised mean and how long does it last and at what temperature?
milk is heated at high temperatures to kill the pathogens (harmful bacteria) to make it safe to consume.it is usually done at a temperature of no less than 71.1 c for 25 seconds
true or false?
the process of pasteurisation extends the shelf life of milk
true
describe the factory process that milk goes through
milk is pasteurised, then cooked for packing, storage and transportation
why do milk cartons have clear, white lids rather then coloured lids
it is easier to recycle
what does being lactose intolerant been
that you can’t digest the lactose (sugar) found in cows milk
to improve the nutritional value of alternative milk what is done
milks are fortified with extra vitamins and minerals
what does the red tractor symbol on packaging mean
The Red Tractor symbol on packaging helps consumers know that the milk and dairy foods have been produced according to the high standards of the Assured Dairy Farms scheme
give examples of fresh cheese
cottage cheese, cream cheese, forage frats, ricotta, mozzarella
