10 interesting facts about milk
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1. Milk contains over 200 different components, including proteins, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins.
2. The most common type of milk is cow's milk, which makes up about 85% of all milk consumed.
3. Milk is a source of calcium, which helps build and maintain healthy bones and teeth.
4. Milk also contains vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium.
5. A person can consume not only cow's milk, but also goat's, sheep's, camel's and even horse's milk.
6. Milk is used in the production of a wide range of products, including cheeses, yogurts, cream and many others.
7. To get one liter of milk, a cow needs to drink about 4 liters of water.
8. Milk can be pasteurized (heated to high temperatures to kill bacteria) or unpasteurized (raw milk).
9. Milk can also be fortified with vitamins and minerals such as iron, vitamin C and folic acid.
10. Milk has a long shelf life due to the UHT process, which keeps it fresh for several months.
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