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Milk
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Baby Milk Action 
 The goal of this nonprofit British organization is "to save lives and to end the avoidable suffering caused by inappropriate infant feeding." The site focuses on marketing practices for breast milk substitutes and the promotion of breastfeeding. It includes news, policy papers, information about the Nestlé boycott and the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, and related information. http://www.babymilkaction.org Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Beverages, Corruption & Fraud, Families, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Nov 8, 2004 Beverages
Quick reference to nutritional information for popular beverages such as orange juice, punch, and milk. Includes calories, carbohydrates, fats, sodium, protein, and cholesterol. From the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University Housing Food Service. http://www.housing.wisc.edu/dining/beverages.php Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Nov 25, 2008 Buffalo Milk: The Healthy Alternative
This article investigates claims of potential health benefits related to drinking milk from the Asian water buffalo, such as improvement of eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions. Includes data on water buffalo and buffalo milk, and links to related stories on buffalo milk sales and deliveries in the United Kingdom. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) program "Inside Out." http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/east/series7/buffalo_milk.shtml Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Feb 2, 2005 California Blue Diamond Almonds: Recipes
Collection of recipes using almonds and almond milk, such as smoothies, coffee drinks, rice dishes, muffins, and almond chicken. The "About Almonds" section of this site contains information about almond history and processing. From a nut processing and marketing company. http://www.bluediamond.com/retail/recipes/ Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Dec 14, 2004 Camembert: Un Village, Un Fromage/Camembert: A Village, A Cheese
Illustrated information about this small village in the province of Normandy (northwestern France) and the cheese that bears the village name. Discusses the village church and graveyard, the House of Camembert building ("resembles an open Camembert cheesebox"), and the manufacturing process for the cheese, which is made from the milk of Norman cows. In English and French. http://www.camembert-france.com Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Feb 9, 2005 Early Developments in the American Dairy Industry
This exhibit features highlights from the history of the dairy industry in the United States. It provides images of dairies and milk production in the early 20th century, early milk advertisements, and other historical documents. Includes a bibliography. From the USDA National Agricultural Library Special Collections. http://www.nal.usda.gov/speccoll/images1/dairy.htm Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries, Livestock Last updated Feb 2, 2005 Emile Berliner and the Birth of the Recording Industry
An online archive of more than 400 items and over 100 sound recordings relating to Emile Berliner. Berliner "was responsible for the development of the microphone and the flat recording disc and gramophone player." He was also interested in the pasteurization of milk and other public-health issues, and was a composer, poet, and philanthropist. The collection is searchable and browsable. From the American Memory project of the Library of Congress, http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/berlhtml/berlhome.html Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries, Music, Notable People Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Guide to Non-Dairy "Milks"
Guide to choosing alternatives to dairy milk, such as soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk. Discusses nutritional content (including calcium and Vitamin D), choices for children, cooking with milk substitutes, and related topics. Specific brands and products mentioned may have changed, but the document provides good guidelines for choosing alternatives to milk for specific uses and needs. Written by a registered dietician for the Vegetarian Resource Group. http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2001jan/2001janmilk.htm Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Feb 2, 2005 Infant Formula
This U.S. government site about infant formula includes "information about FDA's regulation of commercial infant formulas, commonly asked questions about infant formulas, links to other relevant resources, and how to report problems." Also includes alerts and safety information, and information about "new" ingredients such as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and ARA (arachidonic acid). From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/InfantFormula/default.htm Topics: Beverages, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, The Human Body Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Kudos for Kefir
Article about this fermented dairy product, which is usually cultured from cow or goat milk. Includes basic instructions for making kefir, seasonings, and suggestions for use, such as smoothies, salad dressings, soups, and desserts. From Mother Earth News magazine. http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/1981-09-01/Kudos-for-Kefir.aspx Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Aug 28, 2008 Lactose Intolerance
Fact sheet about "the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the predominant sugar of milk." Discusses symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Provides a handy chart showing high-calcium foods that do and do not contain lactose, and a list of foods that commonly have added (or hidden) lactose (such as baked goods, margarine, and baking mixes). From the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse of the National Institutes of Health. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/lactoseintolerance/ Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Feb 2, 2005 Longmont Dairy Farm: Kids
Games, puzzles, jokes, cow photos, and other dairy-related activities for children. Features a photo tour of a dairy farm and processing plant, recipes, and coloring pages. From a Longmont, Colorado, dairy farm. http://www.longmontdairy.com/kids.htm Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Livestock, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Feb 2, 2005 Museum of London: Ceramics and Glass
Images and descriptions of hundreds of ceramic and glass items in the collection of the Museum of London. Browsable by time period and type of ware, such as Bronze Age and Iron Age ceramics, medieval unglazed ware, porcelain, studio/art pottery, Roman glass, Venetian-style glass, and bottles (medicine, wine, milk, ink, scent, and more). Also includes a bibliography and information about museums in and near London with related collections. http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/ceramics/ Topics: Beverages, Crafts, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Museums by Place Last updated May 6, 2006 NOFA Massachusetts Campaign for Raw Milk
This site promotes the benefits of unpasteurized, unprocessed milk and cheeses. Although it contains some resources specific to Massachusetts, the site also provides general information about raw milk. Discusses raw milk's benefits, why it is difficult to obtain, opportunities for farmers, and questions for consumers to ask raw dairy farmers. Includes links to other sites about raw milk benefits and safety issues. From the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA), Massachusetts Chapter. http://www.nofamass.org/programs/organicdairy/rawmilk.php Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated May 15, 2007 Pasteurization
Collection of links to information about pasteurization, which is "the application of heat to destroy human pathogens in foods." Provides general information about pasteurization, reports on target diseases of pasteurization (such as salmonella), and links specific to the pasteurization of eggs, juice, and milk. From the USDA Food Safety Research Information Office (FSRIO). http://fsrio.nal.usda.gov/document_reslist.php?product_id=142 Topics: Beverages, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Apr 23, 2006 Rediscover True Hot Chocolate
This history of hot chocolate is accompanied by historical recipes for the drink, including Mayan hot chocolate, Mexican hot chocolate, hot chocolate made from milk chocolate candy bars, and the recipe for hot chocolate from the Angelina Cafe in Paris. From a cookbook author. http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beverage/HotChocolate.htm Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Nov 9, 2004 Rennet and Enzymes and Cheese, Oh My!
Brief FAQ about rennet, which is the enzyme used for the coagulation of milk in the process of making cheese. Includes the types of coagulating enzymes used to make cheese and concerns about animal rennet among animal rights activists, vegetarians, and some orthodox religions. From Whole Foods Market. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/cheese.php#rennet Topics: Animals, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Social Issues Last updated Dec 12, 2008 Starbucks Beverage and Food Details
Nutritional information for beverages and food items sold at Starbucks outlets. Compare beverages by factors such as size, milk type, and addition of whipped cream or syrup. "Because each of our beverages is handcrafted and may be customized, some variation can be expected." http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_info.asp Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Jan 9, 2006 Wisconsin Cheese: All About Cheese
This promotional site for the Wisconsin dairy industry presents a "Cheesecyclopedia" of specific types of cheeses made in Wisconsin, a food and wine pairing guide, serving suggestions, a history of cheese making in Wisconsin, a virtual tour of a cheese factory, production statistics, and a glossary. http://www.eatwisconsincheese.com/wisconsin/default.aspx Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy Last updated Sep 14, 2009 www.cheese.com
Comprehensive site for news and information on over six hundred types of cheese: by name (Abbaye de Belloc through Zanetti Parmigiano Reggiano), country (Afghanistan through Wales), texture (hard through soft), and type of milk (buffalo through yak). There are recipes, vegetarian cheeses, serving and storage tips, and links to other cheese sites. http://www.cheese.com/ Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes by Region Last updated Oct 22, 2003 |
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