A dairy farm produces milk and a dairy factory processes it into a variety of dairy products. These establishments constitute the global dairy industry, part of the food industry.
Dairy isn't just butter, cheese, milk, and yogurt. Here are 27 types of dairy products alongside their nutritional properties.
Both full-fat and non/low-fat dairy foods can be good sources of protein, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin D. Dairy foods that undergo fermentation, such as yogurt and some cheeses, are lower in lactose and contain healthful gut bacteria that may benefit digestive health.
Dairy product, milk and any of the foods made from milk, including butter, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and condensed and dried milk. Cow’s milk is by far the principal type of milk used in dairy products worldwide. Learn more about the types, nutritional content, and production of dairy products.