Powdered Milk Nutrition Facts

What would the world do without milk? There would be no crunchy breakfast cereal to pair it with, no creamy desserts, plain strong black coffee, no cream-filled pastries and no cheese! (gasp). Milk giving animals like cows, buffaloes, and goats, are probably the most important animals when it comes to milk production.

Without them, we'd have no milk, and no yummy delights to go nuts over. Besides being an essential ingredient in cooking, as well as in other products that require milk as an add-on, it does have its share of nutritional benefits.

As we all know, milk is a white creamy liquid, that is infused with other elements like coconut, or almond to enhance its taste. It comes in two forms, non-fat and fat, where skimmed milk is a preferred choice among the health conscious, being non-fat in nature. Whole milk is definitely healthy no doubt, except that it contains more fat than non-fat milk.

There's a lot of talk going around about how milk contains all these dangerous chemicals and additives, making it bad for people to drink, but going to a company you trust, and relying on a good brand will ensure that you're drinking unadulterated milk content.

These nutritional facts should help you understand what makes up the nutrient content of powdered milk, and how many calories are contained within a specific portion.

Nutrient Content - Powdered Milk - (50g, Calories = 180)

• Carbohydrates - 12g
• Riboflavin - 25%
• Thiamin - 6%
• Sodium - 125 mg
• Calcium - 30%
• Phosphorus - 20%
• Protein - 8g
• Folate -
• Vitamin B12 - 15%
• Zinc -
• Magnesium - 6%
• Niacin -

The health benefits of drinking milk, if you weren't fully aware of, are very nourishing for one's everyday consumption.

• Milk brings down acidity levels in the body.

• Due to it being a rich source of calcium, drinking milk can benefit one's teeth and bones. It protects the enamel of one's teeth against acidic elements like sodas or acid-based eatables like lemon or oranges. It is a better alternative than resorting to carbonated drinks, since they affect the teeth greatly.

• The bones in the body become significantly stronger, with reduced chances of having arthritis, obesity, headaches, cancerous elements, and so on.
• It can help those wanting to keep off the extra pounds, by having milk as a substitute for sugary and processed foods.

• It is a natural way of dealing with dead skin, leaving it soft and supple to the touch once it peels off. Instead of relying on commercial products, people use a combination of honey and milk, to keep skin looking fresh, and healthy, not to mention ever so perfect.
• Rich source of everyday minerals and vitamins.
• Builds muscle, and is a good source of energy.

• Good to counter the effects of dehydration, since milk contains water, and can help hydrate the body.

Don't the above health benefits make you want to dunk into a big bowl of cereal, spilling over with milk? It's no trivial matter that milk has been used as a number one way of dealing with the body's everyday needs, and is an evidently versatile element in cooking.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this Story is solely for educating the reader. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a medical expert.