Some of the oldest and best-known natural foods are milk and milk products. In baking, milk, in any of its format fresh, condensed, or whole - is used not only to moisten batter or dough but also to add proteins, colour, and flavour to baked goods. While making the batter for a cake, milk is used to make the texture lighter and stronger as milk contains protein and lactic acid. Adding the right amount of milk keeps the cake from being dense. Fresh dairy products are essential ingredients in baking.
Dairy products, whether used in baking or otherwise, are loved by people. One is reminded of the popular aphorism "I scream, you scream, we all scream, for Ice Cream." That is only one of the dairy products. Cheese is another product that brings a smile on your face. While posing for a photograph the cameraman asks you to say "cheese" so that you have an expression of glee on your face.
Dairy products comprise of a wide variety. Some of them are: Milk (in its different formats like Pure Milk, Condensed Milk, Khoya, Malai), Butter, Cream, Cream Cheese, Yogurt, Butter Milk, and Evaporated Milk. These are just a couple of dairy products which bring excitement and delight on the faces of all from children to the aged.
While helpful in preparing delicacies that are loved and cherished by all dairy products are also healthy. The nutrients and types of fat in dairy products are involved in bone health, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions. They contain calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus which are important in bone building. The high potassium content of dairy foods can help lower blood pressure.
Popular Dairy Products
Dairy products do not refer merely to milk. There are various delicious and delectable dairy products enjoyed by all - from children to old aged people.
A few of them are:
This story is from the February-March 2023 edition of Bakery Review.
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