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Which Starch is Present in Milk? A Detailed Explanation

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While many assume milk contains starch as a carbohydrate source, the surprising fact is that naturally occurring milk contains no starch at all. The primary carbohydrate present in milk is a simple sugar known as lactose. This common misconception stems from a fundamental difference in the chemical composition of carbohydrates found in plants versus those found in mammalian milk.