Nutritional value
Milk production
Types
Cooking with milk
Storage
100

The macronutrients provided by milk.

What is carbohydrate, protein & fat?

100

Before processing begins, milk is quickly tested to ensure it doesn't contain traces of this type of medication.

What is antibiotics?

100

This milk product contains high amounts of added sugar and cornstarch, allowing it to be kept at room temperature even after the can is opened.


What is condensed milk?

100

Milk is sometimes brushed onto baked goods before or during cooking to achieve this appealing, shiny finish.

What is glaze?

100

To maximize its shelf life, fresh milk should be stored in a cool, dark place, preferably this appliance.

What is a refrigerator?

200

This major mineral in milk is essential for bone health.

What is calcium?

200

Besides vitamin D, whole milk is fortified with another fat-soluble vitamin, one known for keeping the linings of the nose moist.

What is vitamin A?

200

If left too long on the shelf, this type of milk, which is packed as a powder, can become rancid and lumpy.

What is dried milk?

200

In savory dishes like meatloaf, milk can be used to hold ingredients together, acting as this type of agent.

What is a binding agent?

200

Once opened, fresh liquid milk should typically be used within this timeframe.

What is 2-3 days?

300

The main type of sugar found naturally in milk that gives it a slightly sweet taste.

What is lactose?

300

This process uses high pressure to break up fat droplets, preventing the cream from naturally separating and rising to the top.

What is homogenization?

300

This type of milk contains all the original nutrients except for fat and one specific fat-soluble vitamin, necessitating its fortification.

What is skimmed milk?

300

Besides drinking it as a beverage, milk is used in this common dish, often thickened with a roux, as a base.


What is a creamed sooup?

300

The lid on a container of dried milk should be firmly in place to prevent the absorption of this.

What is moisture?

400

Milk is considered a complete protein because it contains all 9 of the essential building blocks.

What is amino acid?

400

The primary goal of this step is to kill microorganisms that can cause diseases. 

What is pasteurization?

400

When the can is defective, this sterilized milk product can show spoilage signs like an unpleasant odor, curdled milk, and the formation of gas.

What is evaporated milk?

400

When heated, the proteins, calcium salts, and phosphates in milk coat the bottom and sides of the pan, causing this undesirable result.

What is scorch?

400

Dried milk, before being reconstituted, should be kept in a storage area that is described by these two characteristics.

What is cool and dry?

500

This slow-digesting milk protein makes up about 80% of the total protein and is responsible for the solid curd formation in cheese.

What is casein?

500

Heating milk to 138 degrees Celsius or higher for 2 or more seconds drastically increases the storage time of milk using this method.

What is Ultra High Temperature method?

500

This type of milk is created by removing about 60% of the water and is then sterilized in sealed cans at 115.5 degrees Celsius.

What is evaporated milk?

500

When milk is boiled in an open container, this thin film forms on the surface due to the coagulation of casein, calcium salts, and fat.

What is thin film or skin?

500

Fresh milk is left on the counter for 2 days with no boiling. The protein (casein) in the milk will coagulate and ____.

What is curdling?