Dairy Products
Definition
Dairy products are food items produced from the milk of mammals, such as cows, goats, and sheep. They include cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream.
Analogy
Think of dairy products like different songs all made by the same artist (the cow or other mammal). The artist's album (milk) can be remixed into various hits (cheese, butter, yogurt).
Related terms
Pasteurization: This is a process used to kill harmful bacteria in dairy products by heating the milk to a specific temperature for a set period of time.
Casein: This is the main protein found in milk and used in the production of cheese.
Lactose Intolerance: This is an inability to digest lactose - a sugar found in milk and dairy products - due to lack of an enzyme called lactase.
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