Dairy

• Why can it be unsafe to drink 'raw' milk?

  Raw milk is unpasteurised, can contain dangerous bacteria that can pose serious health issues such as:

  • salmonella
  • Ecoli
  • Listeria
• What is lactose?

  Sugars found in milk

  Disaccharide - made of 2 sugars (glucose and galactose)
• What is the nutritional value of milk?

  • HBV Protein
  • Calcium
  • Fat
  • B Vitamins
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D
  • Phosphorus
  • Some carbohydrates (in the form of lactose)
• Hygiene and Safety of milk:

  • stored under 5 degrees
  • do not mix new and old milk
  • dried milk - air tight container
  • canned milk - cupboard until opened, then in a fridge and used quickly
  • kept out of sunlight
• Why should milk be stored away from sunlight?

  Vitamins can be destroyed.
• What would you need to consider when choosing cheese for a cheesecake?

  • soft texture
  • light
  • creamy
  • spreadable
  • subtle taste

  e.g cream cheese
• What is the nutritional value of cheese?

  • HBV Protein
  • Calcium
  • Fat
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin D
  • Some B vitamins
  • Phosphorus
  • Zinc
• Storage of Cheese:

  • covered to prevent drying out and cross contamination
  • stored in a fridge at about 5 degrees
  • for soft, creamier cheese - short shelf life
  • hard cheese - lasts several weeks if stored correctly
• What is yoghurt made from?

  Fresh milk
• The effect of heat on cheese:

  The fat component of cheese melts at about 65 degrees, making it spreadable or stringy and it will 'dissolve' into food cooked at high temperatures. However, too much heat will 'burn' both the protein and fat in the cheese, making it bitter and tough.
• What is the nutritional value of yoghurt?

  • HBV Protein
  • Calcium
  • Vitamin A and D
  • B vitamins
• Different types of yoghurt:

  Textures: e.g smooth, with 'bits'

  Flavours: e.g natural, fruity

  Processed: e.g live, probiotic

  Fat content: e.g low fat, full fat
• Hygiene and safety of yoghurt:

  • Stored in a fridge below 5 degrees
  • Covered
  • Shelf life of about 2 weeks
  • Contains bacteria which will slowly multiply
• What do probiotic yoghurts contain?

  Probiotic yoghurts additionally contain ‘friendly bacteria’ beneficial for gut health.
• What happens when too much dairy is consumed in the diet?

  Digestive problems.
• What happens when too much processed meat is consumed in the diet?

  Increased risk of high cholesterol and heart disease