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answered 20 May 2026

Is milk a type of colloid?

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Milk is a liquid-state colloid specifically an oil-in-water emulsion:

  • Dispersed phase: Fat globules (liquid)
  • Dispersion medium: Aqueous solution (water + lactose + proteins)
  • Stabiliser: Casein protein (emulsifier)
  • Shows the Tyndall effect (confirms colloid)

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