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the milks listed in Table 3.6, except mare and donkey milks, are a source of protein.
The high protein content of cow milk is one reason why unmodified cow milk is not
recommended for infants less than 12 months old, although some studies suggest
that mare and donkey milk may be appropriate for young children as they contain
less protein and minerals and therefore present a lower renal load of solutes (Iacono
et al., 1992; Malacarne et al., 2002). One cup (250 ml) of moose or reindeer milk
provides the recommended safe level of protein intake (