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Can you drink pig's milk?
Questioner:Charlotte Lee 2023-04-07 07:57:54
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Amelia Roberts——Studied at the University of Sydney, Lives in Sydney, Australia.
As a food science expert with a background in dairy production and animal husbandry, I can tell you that while it is theoretically possible to obtain milk from a pig, it is not a common practice and therefore pig's milk is not typically consumed. Pigs, unlike cows, are not well-suited for milking due to their anatomy and behavior. Additionally, the nutritional content and safety of pig's milk for human consumption are not well-studied, and there may be health risks associated with consuming it.
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Emily Nguyen——Studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Lives in Boston, MA
Although
pigs'
milk is high in fat (around 8.5% compared to cows
milk at 3.9%) and is an excellent source of nutrients, sows are very difficult to
milk. They have around 14 teats compared to a cow's four, and they don't take very kindly to having them touched by humans.
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