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Composition of sheep and cow milk (650 mL).
| Component | Cow milk | Sheep milk |
|---|---|---|
| Total Energy (kJ) | 1649.3 | 2140.4 |
| Fat (g) | 21.3 | 33.4 |
| Protein (g) | 19.4 | 29.9 |
| Lactose (g) | 33.3 | 24.9 |
| Total solids (g) | 79.0 | 91.7 |
Compositional analyses of milk was performed using a MilkoScan FT1 (FOSS, Denmark) analyzer. Test drinks were prepared using 81 g of whole cow milk powder or 98 g of whole sheep milk powder, reconstituted in 585 mL of water to make a final volume of 650 mL.
