[Solved] White Colour Of Milk Is Due To The Presence Of

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Download Solution PDFWhite colour of milk is due to the presence of This question was previously asked in UPPSC Civil Service 2012 Official Paper 1 Download PDF Attempt Online View all UPPCS Papers >
  1. Lactose
  2. Albumins
  3. Carotenes
  4. Caseins

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The correct answer is Caseins.

Key Points

  • The white color of milk is due to the presence of caseins.
  • Caseins are one of the main types of protein in milk which cluster together with calcium and phosphate to form tiny particles called micelles.
  • When light hits these casein micelles it causes the light to refract and scatter resulting in milk appearing white.
  • Milk is a natural, whole-food made up of water, protein, fat, carbohydrates in the form of lactose, vitamins including calcium, minerals including phosphorous, and a range of other bioactive compounds.

Additional Information

  • Lactose is a sugar found only in milk and dairy products.
    • In our bodies, the enzyme lactase breaks it down into two smaller sugars, galactose, and glucose.
  • Albumin is a protein made by your liver.
    • Albumin helps keep fluid in your bloodstream so it doesn't leak into other tissues.
    • It also carries various substances throughout your body, including hormones, vitamins, and enzymes.
    • Low albumin levels can indicate a problem with your liver or kidneys.
  • Carotenoids are plant pigments responsible for bright red, yellow, and orange hues in many fruits and vegetables.
    • These pigments play an important role in plant health.
    • Carotenoids are a class of phytonutrients ("plant chemicals") and are found in the cells of a wide variety of plants, algae, and bacteria. They help plants absorb light energy for use in photosynthesis.
    • Carotenoids also act as antioxidants in the human body. They have strong cancer-fighting properties, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

  • Fats and water don’t usually mix, but in milk, the fat and water form an emulsion.
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