Lehmapiima
Lehmapiima, known in English as cow's milk, is the milk produced by dairy cattle for direct consumption and for processing into dairy products. It is primarily water, with fat, protein, lactose, minerals and vitamins making up the remainder. Whole milk typically contains about 3.5% fat, 3.3% protein, and 4.8% lactose, with small amounts of minerals. Fat content varies by product: whole milk around 3.5%, reduced-fat around 2%, low-fat around 1%, and skim under 0.5%.
Most milk is pasteurized to kill pathogens and often homogenized to distribute fat evenly, preventing creaming.
Nutritionally, cow's milk provides calcium, phosphorus, vitamins B12 and riboflavin, and high-quality protein, along with energy
Global production is extensive, led by large dairy industries in the United States, the European Union, and
Safety and regulation cover milk handling, pasteurization standards, and labeling. Storage requires refrigeration; unopened pasteurized milk