Everyone has drunk cow's milk, goat's milk and even camel milk, but they have certainly never drunk pig milk! Similarly, as mammals, pigs can also produce milk, and the mainland is also the largest pig-raising country, and the number of pigs is huge.
But what makes people wonder is, why is there no one who raises pigs to milk and sell them? Why does no one drink pig milk? Can pig milk be drunk? How nutritious is it?
Can you drink pig milk?
What about nutrition?
Although pig milk is not a commonly consumed dairy product, it is indeed drinkable. Otherwise, how do mammalian pigs grow up? Pig milk also has its nutritional value compared to cow's milk.
Illinois Pork Producers Association of America
Fat content: The fat content in pig milk is relatively high and may be closer to human breast milk compared to cow's milk. According to the Illinois Pork Producers Association of America, pig milk has a fat content of about 8.5%, which is a bit more fat than cow's milk, which means that the fat in pig milk can provide more energy to the body, but may need to be cautious for those concerned about fat intake.
Protein content: Pig milk contains protein, but the content will be relatively low compared to cow's milk.
Calcium content: Milk is an excellent source of calcium, which is essential for bone health. Pig milk also contains calcium, but not as much as cow's milk.
Vitamin content: Milk is a good source of vitamin D and vitamin B12, while pig milk may contain lower levels of these vitamins.
Overall, pig milk also contains a lot of nutrients, but its fat content is higher, and the protein, calcium, and vitamin D content are lower than cow's milk.
Source: Popular Science China
Editor: Pan Pan
Intern Editor: Chen Xuan