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Milk
25.00
Marcello
India
GST: 13232Highlights
- Composition: Roughly 87% water, with the remaining 13% solids including fats, proteins, lactose (milk sugar), and minerals like calcium and phosphorus.
- Nutritional Value: A good source of protein, calcium, B vitamins, and fats, with fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) carried in the fat portion.
- Lactose: Contains lactose, a sugar requiring the enzyme lactase for digestion; lactose intolerance occurs when this enzyme is lacking.
- Immunity: Especially early milk (colostrum) provides antibodies and immune factors for newborns.
- Varieties: Available from various mammals (cows, goats, sheep, buffalo) and as plant-based alternatives (almond, soy, oat).
