### Question
How does the law define milk?


### Answer
Under *21 CFR § 101.36*, **milk** is defined as:

> cow's milk, which may be adjusted by separating part of the fat therefrom or by adding thereto one or more of the following: Cream, skim milk, concentrated skim milk, nonfat dry milk, water in a quantity sufficient to reconstitute any concentrated skim milk or nonfat dry milk used.

#### Citation:
  - *21 CFR § 101.36*
  - Heading: **Subpart C—Specific Nutrition Labeling Requirements and Guidelines**

