TED-Ed: The science of milk - Jonathan J. O'Sullivan

The video explores the reasons behind the preference for certain types of milk, highlighting milk's role as a complete nutritional source for newborns. It delves into the lactation process, explaining how milk is produced and varies across species. The video also discusses global dairy consumption, focusing on ruminants like cows and goats. It covers milk processing techniques, including centrifugation, homogenization, and pasteurization, and their impact on milk's nutritional and sensory properties. The video concludes with a discussion on pasteurization and ultra-high temperature processing, emphasizing their role in extending milk's shelf life.

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