Dairy food

Dairy food refers to food produced from the milk of mammals, primarily cows, but also goats, sheep, and buffaloes. Dairy products are consumed worldwide, with the exception of most of East and Southeast Asia. They include food items like milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter.

Types of Dairy Foods

Milk

Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for infant mammals before they are able to digest solid food.

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.

Health Benefits of Dairy Foods

Dairy foods are rich in essential nutrients including calcium, protein, vitamin D, and potassium. They can also be a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B12, riboflavin, and phosphorus.

Potential Health Risks

Some people are lactose intolerant, meaning they have difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. Additionally, some research suggests that consuming too much dairy could potentially be linked to an increased risk of certain health issues, including prostate cancer and heart disease.

See Also

• Lactose intolerance
• Milk allergy
• Veganism

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