Good morning Primary 6/7!
NATIONAL MILK DAY
In 1863, French chemist and biologist Louis Pasteur made it possible for milk and other food and drinks to be stored for more extended periods. He developed a method of killing harmful bacteria that is now called pasteurisation.
The United States and Australia export more milk and milk products than any other country. Those products include cheese, yogurt, ice cream, butter, cream, powdered milk, and much more. Throughout the world, more than 6 billion people consume milk and the products we make from it. One of the reasons is because milk provides nutrients such as calcium, potassium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
The females of all mammal species can produce milk. However, cows produced 85% of all milk worldwide. Apart from cattle, many kinds of livestock contribute milk used by humans including buffalo, goat, sheep, camel, donkey, horse, reindeer, and yak!
- Make your own cheese.
- Have a large glass of milk or even a milkshake!
- Add chocolate, strawberry, or malted flavourings to your milk.
- Invite a friend for homemade hot chocolate.
- While drinking your milk, learn more about the nutrients in milk.
