tejbe

Tejbe is a term that can refer to a dairy product, specifically milk, in certain languages. For example, in Albanian, "tejbe" is the word for milk. Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is a primary source of nutrition for infant mammals, before they are able to digest other types of food. Human consumption of milk is widespread, with cow's milk being the most commonly consumed variety globally. Other animal milks, such as those from goats, sheep, buffalo, and camels, are also consumed in various regions.

Milk is composed of water, lactose (a sugar), fat, protein, and minerals. It is a versatile ingredient used in a wide range of culinary applications, from drinking it directly to incorporating it into cheeses, yogurts, butter, and ice cream. The production of milk on a commercial scale involves dairy farming, where specialized breeds of cattle or other animals are raised for their milk-producing capabilities. Dairy processing plants then collect, pasteurize, homogenize, and package milk for distribution. Pasteurization is a process of heating milk to a specific temperature for a set period to kill harmful bacteria, ensuring its safety for consumption. Homogenization is a mechanical process that breaks down fat globules in milk, preventing them from separating and creating a uniform consistency.