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MILK. 



Lactoglobulin, which is found in colostrum, exists in but very 

 minute amount in milk fully formed. 



A comparison of the above analyses shows considerable varia- 

 tion ; indeed, such variation is found in the milk of the two 

 breasts of the same woman and in women of different ages. 

 Some authorities attribute differences to complexion also. 



The salts of human milk are sodium lactate, chlorid, carbonate, 

 phosphate, and sulphate ; potassium chlorid and sulphate; calcium 

 carbonate and phosphate; magnesium phosphate; and ferric phos- 

 phate. 



In the following table by Halliburton are given various 

 analyses of fully formed human milk:' 



Cows' Milk. The following analysis of cows' milk may be 

 regarded as a sample of many analyses which have been recorded, 

 and will enable a comparison to be made with human milk. 



Analysis of Cows' Milk (Simon). 



Water 86.95 



(Win \ 



Albumin / 



Fat (butter) 3.65 



Lactose 4.25 



Inorganic salts 0.75 



