Milk- where it comes from and what we use it for.

Where does milk come from?

• We get milk from cows.

• Some people are allergic to cows milk.

• We get cheese, yogurt, cream & ice-cream from milk.

• It is full of calcium and helps our teeth and bones grow.

• We get milk from goats.

• Some people can’t drink cows milk & drink goats milk instead.

• Goats milk is used for cheese, yogurt and even moisturiser.

Milk farming

• Some farmers keep cows for their milk.

• The cows eat grass and produce lots of milk.

• The cow need to be milked twice a day in a special milking shed.

Where does milk go?

• Years ago, farmers had to milk by hand but now they have special machines and milking takes about 1 hour.

• A creamery truck comes and collects the milk. In the creamery, it is pasteurised this makes it safe to drink and makes it last longer.

Uses of Milk

• At the creamery, the thick cream is taken off the top of the milk and this is used for cream, butter and cheese.

• The milk left over is put into cartons and brought to the shops

Calcium

• Milk is high in calcium.

• This is good for growing bones and teeth.

• Milk can be added to other things to make it even tastier such as;

• Milkshakes

• Hot chocolate

• Ice-cream

No point crying over spilt milk• This is an expression meaning; once it’s done, it’s done, no point worrying about it..