Lactalis Group : a complete source of nourishment


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Milk, raw material

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Milk, noble matter

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Milk is an exceptionally nourishing liquid, with a water content of almost 90%, that also contains almost all the nutrients that we need throughout the various stages of life : the water hydrates our bodies, the proteins and mineral salts (calcium, phosphorus, etc.) enable us to grow, the carbohydrates and lipids provide energy and the vitamins help to protect us.

A source of energy

One litre of full fat milk provides the body with more than 650 calories. Milk sugar (lactose) gives energy that can be burned immediately. Lipids contain 64% saturated and 36% unsaturated (mainly monounsaturated) fatty acids. They provide energy and also play an important structural role : they are the main components of our cell membranes, particularly in the nervous system.

Highly nutrional proteins

Milk proteins contain all the essential amino acids that the body cannot produce itself and must therefore obtain from food.
They have a higher nutritional value than vegetable proteins, which lack one or more essential amino acids.

An essential source of calcium

Milk has a much higher calcium content compared to other foods : 100g of milk contains 120mg of calcium, compared to meat 10mg/100g, fish 27mg/100g or vegetables 35mg/100g.
A bowl of milk provides one third of an adult's recommended daily amount of calcium. Another advantage is that the calcium found in dairy products is particularly easy for the body to absorb due to milk's protein and lactose content.
Milk also contains other mineral salts such as phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and numerous trace elements.

The provision of crucial vitamins

Milk contains a large number of vitamins, some of which are dissolved in the fat and others in the water molecules. It is particularly rich in vitamin A, which is important for healthy vision, for the skin and in order for the body to resist infection.
It is also rich in B group vitamins, particularly B2 and B12. Other vitamins, such as C, D, E, K and PP are also present in milk, but in lower quantities or as trace elements.

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