The Story of Milk
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"The Story of Milk" by Johan Ditlev Frederiksen explores the rich history and cultural significance of milk across various societies. The book delves into the origins of dairy farming, tracing its evolution from ancient practices to modern-day production. Frederiksen highlights the nutritional benefits of milk, its role in culinary traditions, and its impact on economies. Through engaging narratives and historical anecdotes, readers gain insight into how milk has shaped human civilization and continues to be a staple in diets worldwide.***In addition to its historical context, the book address...
Chapters (273)
- THE STORY OF MILK
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- HISTORICAL
- INTRODUCTION
- HISTORICAL
- CHAPTER I Production, Composition and Characteristics of Milk, Milk Ferments, Pasteurization
- DAIRY CATTLE
- HOW TO TEST MILK
- FERMENTS
- Enzymes
- Bacteria
- The Control of Bacteria
- PASTEURIZATION
- PURE CULTURES
- CHAPTER II Milk Supply and Creamery Products
- MILK SUPPLY
- CREAM
- ICE CREAM
- CLASSIFICATION ADOPTED AT IOWA EXPERIMENT STATION
- Explanation and Formulas
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Pistachio Ice Cream
- Coffee Ice Cream
- Simmons College Peach Ice Cream
- Orange Sherbet
- Custard Ice Cream
- BUTTER
- BUTTERMILK
- FERMENTED MILK
- CHAPTER III CHEESE
- CHEDDAR CHEESE
- The Factory System
- Cheese Made from Pasteurized Milk
- Making Cheddar Cheese on the Farm
- OTHER TYPES OF HARD CHEESE MADE WITH RENNET
- SOFT RENNET CHEESE
- CHEESE MADE WITHOUT RENNET
- MILK SUGAR
- CASEIN
- MILK POWDER
- CONDENSED AND EVAPORATED MILK
- WHEY
- CHAPTER IV Milk as a Food
- NUTRIENTS
- CARE OF MILK IN THE HOME
- MILK FOR INFANTS
- Mrs. Pospyhala’s Recipe
- Mrs. Rorer’s Recipe
- RECIPES of the Nathan Straus Laboratories
- MILK FOR GROWING CHILDREN
- CHAPTER V Milk Cookery
- SOUPS
- MILK CEREALS
- LUNCHEON AND SUPPER DISHES
- CREAMED VEGETABLES
- MILK TOAST
- EGGS POACHED IN MILK
- CHEESE DISHES AS MEAT SUBSTITUTES
- CHEESE SALADS
- COTTAGE CHEESE (See also under the chapter on Cheese)
- MILK BREADS AND BISCUITS
- DESSERTS
- GENERAL RECIPE FOR CEREAL-MILK PUDDINGS
- MILK BEVERAGES
- MISCELLANEOUS SUGGESTIONS
- THE THERMOMETER
- WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
- Approximate Household Weights and Measures
- END NOTES
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
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