Milk Classification Flashcards
Though most Americans drink cow milk, ____% of the world’s population drinks goat milk.
60%
Goat milk is similar to cows milk in that it is ____% water and ____% solids
87% water, 13% solids
Why is goat milk almost pure white in color?
There is a near 100% conversion of carotene to Vitamin A.
Why is goat milk easier for most people to digest than cow milk?
Goat milk has small, fragile fat molecules that are easier to digest
How is milk classified?
By the form in which or the purpose for which it is used
Who set up the classifications in 1937?
The Agriculture Marketing Agreement
How many classes are there?
4
What is in Class I?
Fluid Milk (whole, skim, buttermilk, and flavored milk)
What is in Class II?
Cream Products (Ice Cream, Sour Cream, Milk Shake Mix, Yogurt, Cottage & Ricotta Cheese, Custard, Pudding, Batter Mixes, candy, soup, bakery products) Whew!
What is in Class III?
Hard Cheese, spreadable cheese, cream cheese, butteroil
What is in Class IV?
Butter, Dry Milk Products, Evaporated or Sweetened Condensed Milk and Sterilized Products
What class is cottage cheese in?
Class II
What class is buttermilk in?
Class I
What class is hard cheese in?
Class III
What class is Evaporated or Condensed Milk in?
Class IV
