What is so important in Milk ?
 It contains two unique Ingredients
(1) Casein - the most
potent body building protein
(2) lactose - the only
carbohydrate that helps in development of brain cells.
What is malted milk powder?
 Malted
milk powder is a combination of fresh whole milk and an
extract of cooked mash of malted barley and flour. This
product is then dried to form a free-flowing powder.
Malted milk powder has a unique flavor and is used in a
variety of confectionery and beverage products.
What is concentrated milk ?
Concentrated milk is also known as condensed whole milk.
It contains a minimum of 7.5% milk fat and 25.5% total milk
solids. Concentrated whole milk is used primarily in the
confectionery industry.
What does the term “milk-solids-nonfat” mean ?
The important parts of milk are water part, fat part
& non fat part. Non fat part is also called milk solid
not fat. It is a group of ingredients like:
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Minrals
Vitamines
What is milk calcium ?
Milk calcium, sometimes called milk mineral complex or
whey minerals, is a concentrated source of calcium and other
minerals derived from milk. It is generally obtained as
an isolated fraction of whey.
Milk calcium is becoming an increasingly important source
of calcium supplementation in the food industry. It offers
a unique combination of minerals important for proper bone
growth, including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc.
Milk calcium is a natural and label-friendly ingredient
that offers excellent purity, bland flavor and high bioavailability.
Some calcium suppliers offer different granulations for
varied applications.
What are sphingolipids and sphingomyelin ?
 Sphingolipids
are an important type of fat found in milk and dairy ingredients.
Long-term feeding of sphingolipids (1%) to laboratory rats
significantly decreased total blood cholesterol levels by
about 30%. Studies also indicate that sphingolipids may
influence cell regulation pertaining to carcinogenesis.
Sphingomyelin is one of the sphingolipids founds in cow’s
milk. Studies in laboratory mice indicate that dietary sphingomyelin
may combat colon cancer. Researchers propose that sphingolipids
inhibit the growth and metastasis of tumor cells and transform
precancerous cells to more normal cells.
What is the function of Immunoglobulin ?
 Immunoglobulin
are very complex proteins whose function is to provide various
types of immunity. Bovine milk contains three classes of
immunoglobulins—IgA, IgG and IgM. About 10% of the protein
in whey is composed of immunoglobulin. However, the concentration
is much higher in colostrums, the first milk secreted after
birth.
Can consuming Milk help people lose weight ?
Yes. In fact, a study published, showed that people on a reduced-calorie
diet who consumed three servings of milk, cheese or yogurt
each day lost significantly more weight and more body fat
than those who just cut calories while consuming little
or no milk.
This research also indicates that including three daily
servings of milk, cheese or yogurt in a reduced-calorie
diet may help people lose more inches in the abdominal region
and more total body-fat compared to a reduced-calorie diet
low in dairy products.
The mix of nutrients found in milk, especially
calcium, may be responsible for helping the body break down
and burn fat.
Which dairy ingredients serve as probiotics ?
 Probiotics
are living microorganisms that favorably influence the health
of the host by improving the indigenous microflora.
Probiotics
are nondigestible food components that increase the growth
of these probiotic organisms in the gastrointestinal tract.
The probiotic substances derived from whey or lactose include
lactitol, lactulose, lactosucrose and galactooligosaccharides.
These compounds are not digested in the small intestine,
passing instead to the colon where they serve as fermentation
substrates for probiotic bacteria, including Bifidobacterium
and Lactobacillus strains.
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