Milk is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. From coffee to cakes, breakfast cereals to milshakes, and sometimes even pasta, we use this nutritious and delicious drink in many ways. In addition to being healthy, there are many things we need to know about this drink! For example, why does it look white? How does the chemical compound in fermented milk benefit your skin? In this article, we will talk about interesting facts you may or may not know about milk 🥛
- Milk is 87% water. remaining 13% are proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
- Cow milk is the most consumed type of milk because cows produce more milk per day than other mammals.
- Raw milk can carry harmful bacteria
- Goat’s milk is higher in calories than cow’s milk but richer in nutrients
- Milk is also high in electrolytes
- Casein and whey protein are two types of protein found in cow’s milk
- Milk appears white because the fat and protein in it reflects light
- However, skim milk may look a little bluish because it has less fat in it
- Drinking milk after eating spicy foods reduces burning sensation
- The most popular plant-based milks are soy and almond
- Lactose is a chemical found naturally in milk and other dairy products
- The bodies of people with lactose intolerance do not produce enough lactase enzyme
- Milk strengthens tooth enamel and helps your teeth fight cavities
- January 11 is celebrated as National Milk Day in the US
- World Milk Day is celebrated on June 1st
- In Star Wars, two types of milk, blue and green, were fictionalized
- There is a drink made by mixing Pepsi and milk
- Milk takes the bitterness out of coffee. Because some compounds in milk cover the polyphenol compounds that cause bitterness in coffee
