Milk

From the butter on your toast to the whipped cream on your sundae, not to mention cheese, yogurt, and milk itself, dairy goods are everywhere.

In this program from MODERN MARVELS, travel the globe to explore the history and technology behind this ancient source of nutrition. Visit a farm with a milking parlor that looks more like a cow merry-go-round. Find out what those active cultures in yogurt are and discover if milk really “does a body good.” Learn what pasteurization is really all about and turn your hand to milking a yak. Finally, discover the menagerie of animals that provide milk and learn the many ways we put their efforts to use.

MILK is an ice-cold glass full of fascinating information about one of the most ubiquitous and important foods in the world.