Refine my search While cows remain the number one producer,
other animals such as sheep, goats, and reindeer also provide
milk. Milk is valued for its calcium content as well as a host
of added vitamins, including D, B-12, and K. Whole, or full-
cream, milk is high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Reduced or
low fat products offer the same good nutrients. The memories of
a horse-drawn truck carrying racks of glass bottles filled with
milk have long since given way to plastic and wax-coated
containers stacked on refrigerated shelves. The history of milk
exists long before that, however, with consumption noted as
early as 8,000 B.C. It was an exclusive privilege that did not
spread to the masses until the 14th century or later. The type
of milk you choose will depend on the intended use. Buttermilk,
evaporated, sweetened condensed, powdered, and liquid shelf-
stable varieties are among the most readily available. •
Products sitting on the lowest shelf in the back row are usually
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