Dairy Delights: Fun Facts

What is milk primarily composed of?

• Water

• Lactose

• Protein

• Fat

What percentage of milk fat is typically found in butter?

• 50%

• 80%

• 90%

• 60%

What is ghee made from?

• Ghee is made from olive oil.

• Ghee is made from coconut milk.

• Ghee is made from butter.

• Ghee is made from cream.

With a fat content of 36-40%, what British people call "double cream" is interchangeable with

• Heavy Cream

• Light Cream

• Butter

• Milk

What is light cream commonly used for?

• Cooking, baking, and adding to beverages.

• Making ice cream

• Creating salad dressings

• Whipping for desserts

How is sour cream made?

• Cooking cream until it is sour

• It is made by special cows

• Adding acid to cream

• Allowing a cream to ferment

What characterizes hard cheese?

• Contains added preservatives, creamy texture, quick aging process.

• Low moisture content, firm texture, longer aging process.

• Low fat content, crumbly texture, no aging process.

• High moisture content, soft texture, shorter aging process.

What is a common example of soft cheese?

• Cheddar

• Feta

• Parmesan

• Brie

How does semi-hard cheese differ from hard cheese?

• Semi-hard cheese is made exclusively from goat's milk.

• semi-hard cheese is less dense and melts better

• Semi-hard cheese is always aged longer than hard cheese.

• Hard cheese has a higher fat content than semi-hard cheese.

What is the main process used to make butter?

• Heating milk to create a thick cream

• Churning cream to separate butterfat from buttermilk.

• Blending butter with oil for a smooth texture

• Freezing cream to solidify it into butter