Cow milk is yellowish white in colour due to the presence of–

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Carotene together with casein. Milk contains the protein casein, calcium complexes, and fats. Cow milk fat contains a colour pigment called Beta-carotene .Carotene is fat soluble and responsible for the yellow colour of milk, cream, butter, ghee and other fat-rich dairy products. Besides contributing to the colour of cow milk, carotene acts as an antioxidant and also as a precursor of vitamin A. Presence of lactose causes light sweetening of milk.

Cow milk is yellowish white in colour due to the presence of–

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