Milk

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Milk is a nutrient-rich white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals and widely consumed as a staple food and beverage by humans.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Animal product
Beverage
Dairy product
Food
allergenClass Common food allergen
color White
consumedAs Cold beverage
Hot beverage ingredient
consumedBy Humans
containsNutrient Calcium
Carbohydrate
Fat
Iodine
Lactose
Phosphorus
Potassium
Protein
Riboflavin
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
containsProtein Casein
Whey proteins
containsSugar Lactose
dietaryRole Staple food in many cultures
energyPer100g Approximately 60–70 kcal for whole cow milk
homogenization Often homogenized to prevent cream separation
mainProducerSpecies Buffalo
Camel
Cow
Goat
Human
Sheep
mayCause Lactose intolerance symptoms in sensitive individuals
pasteurization Commonly heat-treated to kill pathogens
producedBy Mammals
Mammary glands
regulatoryCategory Perishable food product
storageRequirement Refrigeration
typicalCarbohydrateContent 4.5–5% lactose for cow milk
typicalFatContent 3–4% for cow milk
typicalpH 6.5–6.7
typicalProteinContent 3–3.5% for cow milk
usedFor Baking
Beverage preparation
Butter production
Cheese production
Cream production
Direct consumption
Ice cream production
Infant nutrition
Yogurt production

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