what is milk

• milk is the source of all dairy foods
• milk is produced by female mammals, for feeding their young
• in the uk, cow milk is used more than any other
• the flavour, fat and colour of cow milk is determined by: the breed of the cows, the season when the milk was produced, the type of grass or meal eaten by the cows and the age and general health of the cows
• milk can also be obtained from goats, ewes, buffalo and camels
• from milk we can make butter, cream, cheese and yoghurt