Light scattering by fat globules and casein micelles causes milk to appear turbid and opaque. Light scattering occurs when the wavelength of light is near the same magnitude as the particle. Skim milk appears slightly blue because casein micelles scatter the shorter wavelengths of visible light (blue) more than the red.
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View Poll Results: Type of milk that you drink the most often? (several times per wk.)
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Whole / homogenized milk (3% or higher)
3 3.85% -
Partially skimmed milk (2% or lower)
17 21.79% -
Skim milk
24 30.77% -
Soy milk
16 20.51% -
Rice milk
1 1.28% -
Almond milk
9 11.54% -
Other milk types
7 8.97% -
I don't drink any milk.
10 12.82%
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04-12-2010, 08:33 PM #11
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Why is skim milk blue?
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