Dairy products

Dairy products are ingredients based on milk and its derivatives, intended for different uses in Colombian cuisine and highly appreciated by all those who use them. We will know the ingredients below:

Milk:

It is a liquid substance and white, which mammals secrete; in this case, we use cow's milk a lot.

In Colombian cuisine, it used to make juices and milkshakes, to make cakes and desserts, and on many occasions, it used to add certain sauces made with cream of milk and take away a little of its thickness. The benefits that this ingredient brings us are the following:

• It provides protein to our body, thus helping to build muscle mass and contribute to the optimal growth of our body.
• It contains carbohydrates, which are the primary source of children's development.
• It gives us vitamins A, B, and E.
• Because it contains vitamin B, lactose, and phosphorus, it favors the strengthening of muscles and bones.
• It provides us with stable glucose levels.
• It helps us avoid overweight.

It is a food very appreciated by all of us in the kitchen because it brings delicious flavors and makes our juices and smoothies a wonder.

Milk cream:

It is a substance of fatty consistency; its hue is usually white or yellow; it is a milk that is in a natural state and has not gone through any artificial process.

In our kitchen, it used to make certain creams, sauces, to decorate cakes, desserts, ice creams, and to prepare whipped cream or whipped cream. In places like Cundinamarca and Boyacá, it often used to add a final touch to the ajiaco recipe.

It is included in the recipe of the famous strawberries with cream and can add in certain sauces that based on béchamel sauce. Its best-known benefits are:

• It helps us lower uric acid levels.
• It helps us reduce kidney stones.
• It helps us reduce the risks of dental caries.
• Help in the formation and regeneration of tissues.

All these benefits are because its main component is milk.

Yogurt:

It is a product derived from milk that is obtained by bacterial fermentation of milk.

It is a product derived from milk that is obtained by bacterial fermentation of milk.

In our kitchen, yogurt used to make ice cream, to make some smoothies, to enjoy some cereal, to make dressings, and even to make some creamy cocktails, thus giving them enough flavor, softness, and creaminess. The benefits that most attributed to this ingredient are:

• Its high content in lactic bacteria makes it an excellent probiotic for intestinal and vaginal health.
• It is an easy food to digest, even more than milk.
• It is an excellent source of nutrients; it is rich in vitamins, proteins, and minerals.
• It helps us to calm appetite sensations quickly and efficiently.

Butter:

It is a product derived from milk made from cow's milk; in clear words, it is the fatty part of milk.

In our kitchen, it is used for cooking, baking, and even to spread the bread, and since its composition is 80% fat, it makes it a very caloric ingredient that we usually use in small quantities. Despite this, it contains these benefits:

• It is an ingredient that contains antioxidants, such as vitamins A and E, and selenium.
• It is a source of vitamin K2; it is the one that helps us prevent arterial calcification.
• Improves digestive health.
• Being an ingredient that has a high content of absorbable iodine makes it favorable for the proper functioning of the metabolism and avoids thyroid problems.

Cheese:

It is a derivative of milk; in its process, it eliminated from the water of the liquid.

In Colombian cuisine, there is an extraordinary diversity of cheeses, such as mozzarella, parmesan, peasant, all of them with different uses. Serving well for making sauces, gratin of various dishes, make fillings, add to salads as a final touch, and even accompany pasta. Having benefits such as:

• It helps us to take care of the health of our bones and teeth since it contains calcium.
• It is rich in amino acids, which makes our bodies work very well.
• It is rich in folic acid, highly recommended for pregnant women.
• It is rich in protein.

It is a very appreciated food, and that gives an exceptional touch to each dish that contains a certain amount of cheese.

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