Gujarat is a major producer of milk, butter, and cheese. In 2020, Gujarat produced 12.5 million metric tons of milk, making it the largest milk producer in India. Gujarat also produced 1.2 million metric tons of butter and 0.5 million metric tons of cheese in 2020.
Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for infant mammals (including humans who are breastfed) before they are able to digest other types of food. Early-lactation milk contains colostrum, which carries the mother’s antibodies to its young and can reduce the risk of many diseases. It contains many other nutrients including protein and lactose.
Butter is a dairy product produced in many countries. It is a solid fat at room temperature, but melts at body temperature. It is made from milk, and the milk fat is separated from the milk proteins and water. Butter is typically used as a spread on bread or toast, or as a cooking fat. It can also be used to make other dairy products, such as cheese and ice cream.
Cheese is a dairy product produced in wide ranges of flavors, textures and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein. It comprises proteins and fat from milk, usually the milk of cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep. During production, the milk is usually acidified and the enzymes of either rennet or bacterial enzymes with similar activity are added to cause the casein to coagulate. The solids (curd) are separated from the liquid (whey) and pressed into final form.[1] Some cheeses have aromatic molds on the rind, the outer layer, or throughout. Most cheeses melt at cooking temperature.
Gujarat is a state in northwestern India. It is the fifth-largest state by area and the ninth-most populous state in India. The capital of Gujarat is Gandhinagar. Gujarat is known for its rich culture and history. It is also a major economic hub in India.