Dairy Production and Processing Quiz

Composition of Milk

• The main constituent of milk is water.
• Cow's milk is composed of approximately 87% water, 4% carbohydrates, 3.5% proteins, and 3.5% fat.

Milk Sources

• Cow's milk is generally used for processing dairy products.
• Milk from other mammals, such as goats, sheep, and water buffalo, can also be used for processing dairy products.

Carbohydrates in Milk

• Important monosaccharides in food and health include glucose, fructose, and galactose.
• Lactose, a disaccharide, is composed of glucose and galactose molecules.
• Oligosaccharides are carbohydrates composed of 2-10 monosaccharide units.
• Polysaccharides are carbohydrates composed of 10 or more monosaccharide units.

Fat Content in Milk

• Cow's milk is composed of approximately 3.5% fat.