[What is in your milk? ™]

We've been searching the database for info on milk. Here's what we have found:


milk n.

1. A whitish liquid containing proteins, fats, lactose, and various vitamins and minerals that is produced by the mammary glands of all mature female mammals after they have given birth and serves as nourishment for their young.

2. The milk of cows, goats, or other animals, used as food by humans.

3. A liquid, such as coconut milk, milkweed sap, plant latex, or various medical emulsions, that is similar to milk in appearance.

source: dictionary.com

quiz: Who said, "White as morne milk"?

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BBC News - Milk link to ovarian cancer risk Latest - 29/11/2004 Consuming large amounts of milk may increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer, research suggests.

The importance of calcium, milk for health

an interesting excerpt: "This regulation establishes laboratory test methods which must be used to determine fat, solids, and protein content of milk if the tests results are to be used in determining the value of milk for payment purposes. Personnel who perform the tests and the laboratory facility must be inspected and certified also.


Dairy farms are paid for milk shipped to processors based on the amount of milk delivered and the laboratory tests results for fat, solids, and protein. Certification and inspection helps to ensure accurate and fair milk pricing to the producer as well as the buyer."