Search

Milk that has had most of the water content removed, reducing it to a dry powder form. Dry whole milk must be refrigerated because its high fat content is susceptible to spoilage if not refrigerated.

A powder made by extracting the water from skim milk, which can be reconstituted by adding warm water.

Milk containing 2% percent milk fat. Many consider low-fat milks containing 1% or less of milk fat such as 1% low-fat milk or skim milk to be reduced-fat milks however, the actual classification for a reduced-fat milk is the variety labeled "2% reduced-fat" milk.

Milk containing 1% percent milk fat. Although many will consider skim milk, which contains 1 percent or less of milk fat to be a low-fat milk, the typical classification for a low-fat milk is the variety labeled "1% low-fat" milk.

Milk that contains less than 1/2 percent of milk fat. Also referred to as low-fat milk, skim milk most often has been fortified with both vitamin A and D.

Milk containing at least 3.25 percent milk fat, which is present when it is provided from the cow. None of the milk fat is removed from whole milk and it is not fortified with Vitamin A as are the different varieties of reduced fat milk.

A white liquid secreted by the mammary glands of animals, such as cows, sheep and goats. Fresh milk is consumed for nourishment, providing valuable nutrients such as calcium, protein, potassium, magnesium, and riboflavin.

A type of milk that is unpasteurized whole milk condensed by evaporating 50 to 60 percent of the water content in the milk.

Milk that has had sugar and chocolate added for flavoring. Chocolate milk is available in whole, low fat and nonfat (skim) milk.

Milk which contains less than 1/2 percent of milk fat. Generally non-fat milk has been fortified with vitamin A and D to improve the nutritional values.

Milk that has the majority of the sodium (approximately 90%) removed and replaced with potassium. This milk is produced for people on a sodium restricted diet and is not always easily found.

Milk that has not been pasteurized. It is thought to be healthier because it has all its natural nutrients but it is at more of a risk of becoming diseased.

A soluble powder made from malted wheat flour combined with dry (powdered) milk. When added to liquid milk and ice cream, it creates a beverage with a malt flavor.

The term "dry ice" was coined in 1925. Dry ice is crystallized carbon dioxide, the solid form of carbon dioxide.

A milk product that is provided from the mammary glands of goats. Goat milk is popular in some parts of the world and believed to be more easily digested than other forms of milk from cows.

A milk product that has a bacteria additive to improve the digestibility of the milk. The lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria is added to whole, low fat, or nonfat varieties of milk for a product that is believed to be beneficial for the digestive tract.

A non-dairy milk substitution, made from dried soybeans that have been soaked, ground and cooked before being processed into a milky liquid.

A milk product that is processed by heating it to 300º Fahrenheit and then vacuum sealing it in a container to provide a longer shelf life of 6 months or so without refrigeration.

A type of milk that contains a low amount of lactose or is free of lactose. Typically, milk with reduced lactose has been fortified with lactase, an enzyme used to break down the lactose (sugars) in the milk making it easier to digest for individuals considered lactose intolerant.

A type of whole milk, most often used as a cooking ingredient, that has been thickened through the elimination of about 60 percent of the water content, producing a concentrated flavor.