The Use of Milk as Food (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

R. D. Milner

9780331952421: The Use of Milk as Food (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331952424 ISBN 13: 9780331952421

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Milk as a daily staple: what it is, how it helps your family, and how to get the most from it.

This concise guide explains why milk matters in the American diet, its typical composition, and how different forms and preparations affect value and safety.

The text highlights milk’s role in nutrition, noting that milk and its products can supply a significant share of a family’s daily food. It summarizes the common composition of cow’s milk, including water content, total solids, and key nutrients like protein, fat, carbohydrates, and minerals. It also discusses how processing and cooking can change taste, texture, and digestibility, and it covers practical considerations for infants and general consumers alike.

Understand the basic components of milk and how they contribute to nutrition.
Learn how cow’s milk compares with other milks and why cow’s milk dominates in the diet.
See how cooking, pasteurization, and homogenization can affect flavor, texture, and digestibility.
Get guidance on milk for infants, modified milks, and general safety in handling and storage.

Ideal for readers who want a clear, practical overview of milk’s nutritional value, processing options, and safe, informed use in everyday meals.

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