Cows Milk
Why is Cow's Milk White
Milk is white because of its fat content.
Although milk is composed of approximately 87% water, which is colorless, the fat and protein molecules floating inside it reflect all light wavelengths, making it appear white.
What is the main ingredient in soy milk?
Soybeans! Soybeans are a type of legume that are native to east Asia. Soybeans are harvested to make both fermented and unfermented foods, including tofu, soy milk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
True or False: Cow's milk is more expensive than most milk alternatives
False. Compared to a gallon of regular cow milk, or organic cow milk, which is on average $4.08/gallon, alternatives can be more expensive for the same volume, with the exception of some varieties of almond, coconut, flaxseed, cashew, or rice milk.
Nutritionally speaking, What milk alternative is the closest match to cow's milk?
Soy milk
Soy milk contains all nine amino acids, is rich in protein, and is a good source of healthy fats and carbs. In particular, soy milk has a high concentration of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (the good kinds) while containing far less saturated fat than dairy milk.
This movie features a rag to riches story about a girl and her lost shoe.
What is Cinderella?
What nutrient in milk can be destroyed by light?
Riboflavin. Experiments have shown that leaving milk bottles (clear glass) in bright sunlight for two hours destroys nearly one- half of the riboflavin, or vitamin Bs, in the milk.
Where does soy milk originate from?
China
It’s a natural by-product of tofu, a food that’s been consumed in that part of the world for centuries. Its popularity in Europe and North America grew in the last part of the 20th century.
Which flavors describes the taste of almond milk?
Sweet and nutty flavor
Who Am I: A food that contains all nine essential amino acids.
Cow's Milk
No single vegetable, legume, or type of carbohydrate contains all nine essential amino acids that human require to build proteins, and a meat-only diet lacks the necessary Vitamin C. Milk, however, contains all nine essential amino acids.
This superhero movie began Disney and Marvel's Phase 1 and has spawned 2 sequels and an appearance of the main character in the hit movie Avengers.
What is Iron Man?
Fresh milk will stay fresher longer if you add a pinch of ______ to each quart.
What is salt?
Salt is a preservative, so it deters bacteria from growing.
Which nutrient is soy milk a good source of?
protein. It has almost as much protein as cow’s milk, and it has a lot more protein than almond milk and oat milk.
True or False: Pea milk has the same amount of protein per serving as cow's milk
True. Ripple (a brand of oat milk) has 8 grams per an 8-ounce serving in their Original flavor. (Dairy milk has 8 grams, too, while almond milk as 1 gram.)
What percent of the milk market do milk alternatives command?
Milk alternatives now command over 13% of the milk market. And the numbers are growing. Dairy Milk sales were down more than a billion dollars in 2018, largely due to the growing popularity of plant-based products.
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Which month is National Dairy Month?
June
Originally called National Milk Month, the observance began in 1937 as a way to steady dairy demand when there was a surplus of production. Now it is an annual tradition run by the National Dairy Council to celebrate the industry and its contributions.
Which continent drinks the most soy milk?
Asia
True or False: Almond milk has a good amount of macronutrients.
False. Although Almonds are very nutritious, Almond milk is low in fat, carbohydrate and protein. Most of the nutrients are lost in processing.
Farmers who call their cows by name report higher milk yields than those that don’t. T/F?
Compared to their nameless peers, cows with individual identities produce an average of 258 more litres of milk over a 10-month milking season, roughly an extra litre a day, a new study has found.
“Snakes! Why’d it have to be snakes?”
Indiana Jones
Which country is the largest producer of milk?
India is the world’s largest producer of milk. However, their main product is skimmed milk powder; they export very few other dairy products.
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Name at least 2 reasons why people might drink milk alternatives instead of cow's milk
Lactose intolerance, dietary restrictions (vegetarian/vegan), taste preferences, milk allergy, environmental or ethical concerns
What is the best selling plant milk on the market?
2. Soy milk
This PBS "Masterpiece" about an aristocratic family and their servants in the early 1900s has gained a huge following and critical acclaim.
What is Downton Abbey?