Title:  Milk 
Additional Names:  Cow's milk 
Literature References:  Compn and physical properties (a study of samples representing 8 million quarts of milk from 8 cities):  Dahlberg, Proc. Annu. Conv. Milk Ind. Found. Lab. Sect. 46, 44 (1953).  Review:  Patton, Sci. Am. 221 (1), 58 (July 1969). 
Properties:  White liquid.  d 1.032.  mp -0.54°.  pH 6.62.  Fat 3.82%; total solids 12.43%; protein 3.25%; lactose 4.64%; ash 0.73%.  Vitamins and minerals in 100 g:  Vitamin A 152 I.U.; riboflavin 0.156 mg; thiamine 0.043 mg; ascorbic acid 1.14 mg; vitamin B12 0.56 g; vitamin D 2.4 I.U.; vitamin E 0.1 mg; nicotinic acid 0.085 mg; pantothenic acid 0.35 mg; pyridoxine 0.048 mg; biotin 0.0035 mg; folic acid 0.2 g; inositol 13 mg; choline 13 mg; essential fatty acids 99 mg; Ca 113 mg; P 90 mg; Fe 0.032 mg.  Caloric value:  65 cal/100 g. 
Melting point:  mp -0.54° 
Density:  d 1.032   |