Cow Milk: Composition, Nutrition, and Facts

Whole cow's milk is composed of about 87% water and 13% essential solids, including fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and minerals.

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Interesting Biological & Production FactsLactation

  1. To produce milk, a cow drinks over 100 liters of water every day.
  2. Milk appears white because light reflects off suspended fat droplets and casein protein particles.
  3. Milk contains casein, a protein that binds to capsaicin and helps cool burning taste buds after spicy food.
  4. A dairy cow only produces milk after giving birth to a calf.