Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals.
It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals (including human infants) before they are able to digest solid food. Immune factors and immune-modulating components in milk contribute to milk immunity. Early-lactation milk, which is called colostrum, contains antibodies that strengthen the immune system, and thus reduces the risk of many diseases. Milk contains many nutrients, including protein and lactose.
As an agricultural product, dairy milk is collected from farm animals. In 2011, dairy farms produced around 730 million tonnes (800 million short tons) of milk from 260 million dairy cows. India is the world's largest producer of milk and the leading exporter of skimmed milk powder, but it exports few other milk products. Because there is an ever-increasing demand for dairy products within India, it could eventually become a net importer of dairy products. New Zealand, Germany and the Netherlands are the largest exporters of milk products. The US CDC recommends that children over the age of 12 months should have two servings of dairy milk products a day.
More than six billion people worldwide consume milk and milk products, and between 750 and 900 million people live in dairy-farming households.
Appearances/Mentions
VeggieTales
- Rack, Shack and Benny - When Laura arrives at the factory, she delivers the milk for the bunnies to be made.
- Josh and the Big Wall! - During the Promised Land. Pa Grape stands out for milk and honey.
- Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler - Sheerluck and Dr. Watson's usual is two glasses of milk and a scoop of ice cream on cake.
- Gideon: Tuba Warrior - In the George Mueller story, Jerry offers George and the kids some milk so that he can unload his wagon.
- Lenny and the Lost Birthday - Milk was one of the items on Lenny's food tray.
3-2-1 Penguins
- Trouble on Planet Wait-Your-Turn - Jason and Michelle were about to have some glasses of milk.
VeggieTales in the House
- Jimmy and Jerry's Big Mess - Jimmy mentions giving cereal and milk to Jerry.
Other
- Family Recipes - There are a few recipes that have milk as an ingredient, ranging from a few teaspoons to a cup. These include Midgel's Cool Blue Space Fuel, Jellied Eel Donuts, Dartboard Pizza and Julia's Worms in the Mud.
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