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The average composition of cow's milk is 87.2% water, 3.7% milk fat, 3.5% protein, 4.9% lactose, and 0.7% ash. This composition varies from cow to cow and breed to breed. For example, Jersey cows have an average of 85.6% water and 5.15% milk fat. These figures also vary by the season of the year, the animal feed content, and many other factors. The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) establishes standards for different types of milk and milk products. Some states use these standards, while others have their own standards. Prior to 1998, the federal standards required that fluid milk sold as whole milk must have no less than 3.25% milk fat, low-fat milk must have 0.5-2.0% milk fat, and skim milk must have less than 0.5% milk fat. Starting in 1998, the FDA required that milk with 2% milk fat must be labeled as "reduced-fat" because it did not meet the new definition of low-fat products as having less than 3 grams of fat per serving. Milk with 1% milk fat could still be labeled as "low-fat" because it did meet the definition. As a comparison, light cream has no less than 18% milk fat, and heavy cream has no less than 36% milk fat. Hope this helps 100ml of fresh milk provides:

* 64kcal

* 3.5g fat

* 124mg calcium

Low-fat milk

Low-fat milk contains half the fat of whole milk. It is popular with people who are watching their weight or who are trying to reduce their fat intakes. Low-fat milk is not suitable for children under two years.

Low-fat milk is sometimes fortified with vitamins and minerals because reducing the fat content in milk also reduces the levels of vitamin A and D. These vitamins and others such as B vitamins are added back in. Different dairies add different vitamins at varying levels so it is important to read the labels on milk cartons so you know what you are buying.

100mls of low-fat milk will provide:

* 49kcal

* 1.6g fat

* 124mg calcium

Low-fat milks with added vitamins have a unique composition compared to ordinary low- fat milk.

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Skimmed milk has had virtually all the fat removed from it and is basically just like water, with a bit of flavour, Full fat milk is high in fat & is alot creamier and thicker.

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Skim Milk contains less fat, they skim off the butter fat, which mack whole milk fattier.

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Nothing at all. The laws governing each term are the same.

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skimmed milk has less fat in it

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Skim milk has less fat .

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