Dairy product

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dairy-product

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Dairy product known for?High-quality protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, Vitamins A, D, and B12
2. What is the primary fermentation microbes?Lactobacillus and Streptococcus species
3. What is the key enzymes in cheesemaking?Chymosin (rennet)
4. What are dairy products and where do they come from?Dairy products are foods made from the milk of animals like cows, goats, sheep, and water buffalo. They include cheese, yogurt, butter, and cream.
5. Why do we use bacteria to make yogurt and cheese?Bacteria turn lactose into lactic acid, which lowers the pH and gives yogurt and cheese their taste and texture.

Lactose Intolerance: The inability to fully digest lactose sugar in milk due to insufficient lactase enzyme.
Pasteurization: A heat treatment process that kills harmful bacteria in milk, increasing its safety.
Coagulation: The process of milk proteins solidifying, forming curds and whey, essential for cheesemaking.
Veganism: A dietary practice that excludes all animal products, including dairy.