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  • Nutritional value of milk
    ->protein
    ->carbohydrates (lactose)
    ->fat (saturated)
    ->vitamins A, D and small amount of C and B vitamins
    ->minerals (phosphorus, calcium and potassium)
    ->lots of water
  • Milk provides lots of different nutrients we need so we call it a 'complete food'
  • Common alternatives to cow's milk
    ->soya milk
    ->oat milk
    ->almond milk
  • Methods of heating milk
    ->milk is heated to destroy harmful bacteria
    1. Pasteurisation: heating milk 15 seconds at 72°C before cooling
    2. Ultra Heat Treated (UHT): heating milk 1-4 seconds at 135°C or above, then place the milk into a sterile container. The milk stays at an ambient temperature for many months
  • Semi-skimmed milk
    ->Half-fat milk
    ->1.7% fat content
    ->green lid
  • Evaporated milk
    ->concentrated canned milk
    ->evaporated milk is treated (heated) to destroy bacteria and reduce the amount of liquid
  • Dried milk powder
    ->water is taken out from milk and the milk is heated to dry out
    ->should be stored in the refrigerator
  • Condensed milk
    ->evaporated milk with added sugar for preservation
  • Whole milk
    ->full-fat milk
    ->3.9% fat content
    ->blue lid
  • Skimmed milk
    ->low-fat milk
    ->0.1-0.3% fat content
    ->red lid