Milk and Dairy Quiz. - Answers

Published: Saturday 27th September 2025A free food and drink quiz covering milk and dairy products.
  1. Which mineral in milk makes it beneficial for healthy teeth and bones? Calcium.
  2. When milk is coagulated to form cheese curd what is the name of the liquid that is released? Whey.
  3. What is the name of the clarified butter that is often used in Indian cuisine? Ghee.
  4. Legally in France what is the difference between "Fromage Frais" and "Fromage Blanc"? Fromage Frais must contain live cultures.
  5. From which country does the fermented milk product Amasi originate? South Africa.
  6. Often referred to as traditional Indian ice cream what name is given to this frozen dairy dessert? Kulfi.
  7. What is the main protein found in cow's milk? Casein.
  8. Which US State is the largest producer of cow's milk? California.
  9. In his famous quote General De Gaulle, how many cheeses did he say France produced? 246 (although today the real number is between 1200 - 1800).
  10. What is the main difference between evaporated milk and condensed milk? Condensed milk usually has added sugar.
  11. The process of heating milk to kill bacteria is named after which French scientist? Louis Pasteur (Pasteurisation).
  12. What is the thick yellow liquid produced by mammals immediately after birth that is rich in nutrients and antibodies? Colostrum.
  13. What percentage of fat is found in standard salted butter? 80%
  14. What is the name of the cold, savoury fermented milk drink that originated in Persia? Doogh.
  15. In which European country is "Misa" a popular confection made with frozen cream cheese? Czech Republic.
  16. From which animal's milk is traditional mozzarella cheese produced? Buffalo.
  17. Producing around 26% of the country's total which US State produces the most cheese? Wisconsin.
  18. What is the main sugar found in cow's milk? Lactose.
  19. Used widely in cheese making by what other name is the enzyme Chymosin known? Rennin.
  20. What name is given to milk where the fat is removed? Skimmed (or skim) milk.

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