Question

What is the difference between full cream milk, standard milk, toned and double toned milk?
A. Amount of fat
B. Difference in colour
C. Difference in type of centrifugation method used.
D. None of the above

Answer 1

Milk is a rich source of protein and is an important dairy product that is ingested by a large population. The different varieties of milk available in the market have been processed to contain different concentrations of nutrients in it.

Complete answer:
Milk is an essential dairy product and a good source of protein but it contains a variety of other nutrients along with proteins. The exact composition of milk is very complex as it consists of fibers, fats, carbohydrates, sugars, vitamins and minerals in varying concentrations.
The source of milk (which can be vegetable derived or animal derived) also affects its composition and nutritional value.
Different types of milk labeled as full cream milk, standard milk, toned and double toned milk are available in the market and all of these can be distinguished on the basis of the saturated fat content present in them.
Full cream milk contains $6\%$ fat.
Standard milk contains $3\%$ fat.
Toned milk contains $1\%$ fat.
Double toned milk contains less than $1\%$ fat.

So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note:
A high percentage of fat present in milk is mainly saturated fat. The amount of polyunsaturated fats are present in negligible amounts and the monounsaturated fats are present in small concentrations as compared to saturated fats. The level of unsaturation in fat depends upon the source of milk and affects its health quotient.