Zoology

Cow milk is yellow in colour due to presence of beta carotene. But in some book riboflavin is given. Can you tell me which one is correct.

S. Giri

8 Years agoGrade

5 Answers

SR Roy

8 Years ago

Cow milk fat contains a coloring pigment called Beta-carotene (a carotenoid which is precursor of vitamin-A). Whereas buffalo milk lacks the same thus it is not yellowish like cow milk. The same carotenoid is also found in vegies like carrot. People like their table butter yellowish, thus dairies use the same carotenoid or annato (another natural coloring pigment) for imparting the same.

There’s a huge controversy regarding this fact. However I think it’s beta carotene

Arun

8 Years ago

Rishi Sharma

6 Years ago

Dear Student,
Please find below the solution to your problem.

Cow milk fat contains a coloring pigment called Beta-carotene (a carotenoid which is precursor of vitamin-A).
Whereas buffalo milk lacks the same thus it is not yellowish like cow milk.
The same carotenoid is also found in vegies like carrot.
People like their table butter yellowish, thus dairies use the same carotenoid or annato (another natural coloring pigment) for imparting the same

Thanks and Regards

Pooja

6 Years ago

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.