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

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

2. 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. Where does milk come from?

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

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