• Milk is the base for a plethora of products.Milk, milk and hands image by Mykola Velychko from Fotolia.com
  
  Milk, a common and important product, is not just found in gallon jugs in our refrigerators. Humans have been using the milk from particular mammals for thousands of years. Over the many centuries, milk has become incorporated into a number of varieties of products. Having information on products made from milk will help you understand its ubiquitous nature in the market.
  
  

Dairy Products

• Dairy products are food or drink items made from the milk of cows or other mammals. Cheese, yogurt, sour cream, whipped cream, ice cream, pudding and many custards are milk based, adding to the list of dairy products and items made from milk. Common cheeses made from cow’s milk are cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, Parmesan and cottage cheese.
  
  

Cosmetics

• Milk, especially from goats, has been used in skin care for centuries. Today, there are cosmetic products made from milk to aid in the beautification of the skin. Goat’s milk is used as a moisturizer in soap so that the skin does not dry out. Goat’s milk is also found in lotions and face moisturizers. Camel’s milk is very high in lanolic acid, a substance known for its skin care benefits. Camel’s milk is beginning to become a major ingredient in anti-aging products.
  
  

Baked and Other Goods

• Milk is a key ingredient in baked goods. Desserts such as cakes, pies, brownies and cup cakes are rarely prepared without the use of milk. In the United States, cow’s milk is mostly used in sweet items. Chocolates, instant potatoes, certain soups and certain salad dressings are made from milk.
  
  

Baby Formula

• Baby formula is often made from milk. Goat’s milk and cow’s milk are the two most common types of milk used in the production of baby formula. Goat’s milk is becoming increasingly popular in the United States due to its reported health benefits and its similarity in human breast milk.