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Q. |
The colour of cow's milk is slightly yellow due to the presence of – |
A. | xanthophyll |
B. | riboflavin |
C. | ribulose |
D. | carotin |
Answer» D. carotin | |
Explanation: Carotene mostly affects the colour of fat. Since milk is comprised of around 3.5% milk fat, a dairy cow that is grass-fed tends to produce yellow milk, over a dairy cow that is not grass-fed and fed primarily a mix of hay, silage and grain. |
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