Every year on November 26, India celebrates National Milk Day. National Milk Day is observed and celebrated to honour Dr Verghese Kurien, who is also known as the ‘Father of White Revolution’ in the country. Since 2014, Kurien’s birth anniversary day is observed as National Milk Day with the aim of providing information concerning the need and importance of milk in human life.
Take a look at some interesting facts about milk and the health benefits associated with this dairy product.
1. Biggest producer
India is the biggest producer and consumer of dairy in India. Our country’s total milk production is around 140 billion litres a year.
2. Milk production
On average, a normal cow produces about 4 litres of milk per day, while a dairy cow will produce an average of 25-30 litres of milk per day, which equals approximately 100 glasses.
3. World’s rarest cheese
Pule cheese is the world’s rarest and expensive cheese that is made from donkey milk. It takes 25 litres of donkey milk to make just one kilogram of this cheese that is sold at $600/pound.
4. Best source of calcium
Milk is the only food that you can survive wholly on. It contains all the nine essential amino acids, along with protein, calcium, and vitamin D that your body needs on a daily basis.
5. Water adulteration test
Put a drop of milk on a slant surface. If it flows down slowly by leaving a visible trail behind, then it is pure and if it flows down quickly by leaving no mark behind, then it is mixed with water.
6. Purity test
Boil the milk for some time till it turns into Khoya. If the khoya is solid and leaves a rough residue, then it is adulterated and if it leaves an oily residue, then the milk is of good quality.
7. Storing for long
While milk can last for about 3-6 days in the fridge, it can be preserved for up to 6 months by keeping it in the freezer.
8. Countries that drink milk win more Nobel prizesAccording to a 2013 study, the nations whose citizens consume the most dairy per capita also win the… Read More
According to a 2013 study, the nations whose citizens consume the most dairy per capita also win the most Nobel Prizes. Sweden is at the top of the list, with 31.855 prizes for every 10 million Swedes. On average, each Swede consumes 772 lbs. of milk annually.
Read Less9. Most versatile drink
Milk is a versatile, time-tested beverage that has been consumed by people from across the world. You can drink milk in the form of shakes, smoothies, tea, coffee and soups.
10. Source of complete protein
Milk is considered to be a source of complete protein. This means that it can provide all essential amino acids that are necessary for the body to function properly.