Colostrum Colostrum Colostrum (known colloquially as beestings, bisnings or first milk) is the first form of milk produced by the mammary glands of mammals (including many humans) immediately following delivery of the newborn. Most species will generate colostrum just prior to giving birth. Colostrum contains antibodies to protect the newborn against disease. In general, protein concentration in colostrum is substantially higher than in milk. Fat concentration is substantially higher in colostrum than in milk in some species, e.g. sheep and horses, but lower in colostrum than in milk in some other species, e.g. camels and humans. In swine, fat concentration of
Plant milk cheese and yogurt (e.g. soy yogurt). Common plant milks are almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk, and soy milk. Other plant milks include hemp milk, oat milk, pea milk, and peanut milk. Plant milks can be made from: A "blend" is a plant milk created by mixing two (usually) or more types together. Some examples of blends are almond-coconut milk and almond-cashew milk. Horchata, a Spanish rice milk sometimes containing almonds, is a specific example of a traditional plant milk. Amazake is a Japanese rice milk. Plant milk Plant milk, also known as non-dairy milk, with the subcategory nut milk,