Biological Fluid | Infant Diet (primary) Paleo Diet (debated)

Breast Milk

Homo sapiens milk Allergen-Free
Breast Milk

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Hominidae
  • Primary Cuisine None
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Human

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Definition

The primary, species-specific biological fluid produced by mammary glands, providing essential nutrition and immunological benefits for infants.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet, Mildly creamy
TextureSmooth, Liquid
AromaSubtle, Milky
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 ml
Calories70 kcal
Total Fat4.2 g
Saturated Fat1.4 g
Trans Fat0.1 g
Cholesterol14 mg
Protein1 g
Total Carbohydrate7 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars6.7 g
Calcium32 mg
Iron0.03 mg
Potassium51 mg

Chef’s Secret

For experimental culinary applications, consider its emulsifying properties and mild sweetness, similar to some dairy products but with a distinct subtle flavor profile.

Substitutions

Best Match

Infant Formula

1:1

The most nutritionally complete substitute for infants, carefully formulated.

Cow's Milk (adults)

1:1

For culinary uses (not infants); note different composition, taste, and allergens.

Almond Milk

1:1

Dairy-free, plant-based alternative for some adult culinary applications, but lacks protein.

Soy Milk

1:1

Another plant-based dairy alternative for adults; different nutritional profile.

Buying Guide

N/A (biological fluid primarily for infants, not culinary purchase)

Flavor Pairings

N/A (not typically paired in cuisine)