List of dairy products

Dairy products are food items produced from the milk of mammals, primarily cows, but also goats, sheep, and buffaloes. They are a significant part of human diet and are consumed worldwide. Dairy products are rich in essential nutrients including calcium, protein, and vitamins.

Types of Dairy Products

Milk

Milk is the primary source of nutrition for infant mammals before they are able to digest other types of food. It is a white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals and contains valuable nutrients.

Cheese

Cheese is a dairy product derived from milk and produced in a wide range of flavors, textures, and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein.

Yogurt

Yogurt is a food produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. The bacteria used to make yogurt are known as yogurt cultures, which ferment lactose, the natural sugar found in milk.

Butter

Butter is a dairy product made from the fat and protein components of milk or cream. It is a semi-solid emulsion at room temperature, consisting of approximately 80% milk fat.

Ice Cream

Ice Cream is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. It is usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavors.

Cream

Cream is a dairy product composed of the higher-fat layer skimmed from the top of milk before homogenization.

Health Benefits

Dairy products are rich in essential nutrients including calcium, protein, and vitamins. They are associated with numerous health benefits, including bone health, cardiovascular health, and weight management.

See Also

• Milk
• Cheese
• Yogurt
• Butter
• Ice Cream
• Cream

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