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butterfat

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butterfat [′bəd·ər‚fat]
(food engineering)
A mixture of glycerides derived from fatty acids; the natural fat of milk and butter.


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Distinguished by their large, pendulous ears and 'Roman' nose, they can live in very hot climates and are known for the high butterfat content of their milk.
It grows fast by drinking the mother's milk, which is rich in butterfat.
I've read that the Nubian's milk has the highest butterfat content and supposedly that would make the best cheese but I'm not sure.
 
 
 
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