mjólkur
Mjólkur is the Icelandic term for milk, the white, nutrient-rich liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals. In everyday usage it refers most often to cow’s milk, but milk from other dairy animals such as goats and sheep is also consumed in Icelandic households and products.
Milk consists largely of water, lactose and fat, with protein and minerals such as calcium. Whole milk
Commercial milk is typically pasteurized to destroy pathogenic bacteria and, in many markets, homogenized to distribute
In Iceland, dairy farming supports rural communities and supplies fresh milk for home consumption and for a
Health considerations include lactose tolerance, milk allergy, and dietary choices. Milk remains a widely used ingredient